Red Kites Are Thriving in UK Thanks to Conservation Effort

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By Olivia RosaneJul 20, 2020, 11:55 am162 pts
In July 1990, a British Airways plane flew from Spain to the UK carrying some very unique cargo: 13 red kites. The birds launched a landmark effort to reintroduce the iconic raptor to England. When they landed, the only red kites in all of the UK were a few breeding pairs in Wales. Now, there are around 1,800…

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