On Air Now Soleil Radio Stressbusters 6:00pm - Midnight

Now Playing Foreigner Waiting For A Girl Like You

Pink Pigeons Return To The Wild

Wednesday, 9 October 2019 16:34

Image Credit: Gregory Guida

Three pink pigeons bred at Jersey Zoo have been returned to the wild.

The birds have been taken to their native island of Mauritius to join a breeding programme.

The species was first brought over to the island by Gerald Durrell in the late 1970s when it was thought there were just 10 left their natural habitat.

Durrell’s Deputy Head of Birds, Harriet Whitford, went with the birds as they travelled back to Mauritius:

“Durrell has held this beautiful pigeon for 40 years and is incredibly proud to be returning these birds to ensure the genetic health, and survival of
this enigmatic species in its homeland. This repatriation will hopefully be the first of many, and is an example of the vital role zoos can play in helping to prevent the extinction of a species”.

More from Jersey News from Channel 103

Invite to 'Sponsor a Brave Bear' for families facing off-island treatment

A new campaign has been launched to strengthen support for Jersey families facing off-island treatment journeys.
Travel problems persist for some Jersey residents

Jersey's Home Affairs Minister says the government is continuing to press for action to prevent some passengers being denied boarding following the introduction of the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme.
The solar eclipse in Jersey: All you need to know

A rare solar eclipse - where the moon covers the sun, blocking its light - will start at around 6:15 pm this evening (12 August).
£1.2m in fines for missed Income Tax deadline

Around 4,000 will be getting a £300 fine for not filing their 2025 tax return in time.
One in eight Jersey heatwaves has happened this year

With the island entering a fourth heatwave of this summer, 1 in 8 of all heatwaves in Jersey since records began 132 years ago have occurred this year.
Hydration breaks to be introduced at Battle of Flowers

Just like at the World Cup, Jersey's Battle of Flowers is introducing hydration breaks!
Nurturing biodiversity key to climate resilience

We're told that anything we can do to create more wild spaces - no matter how small - will make Jersey's environment more resilient to extreme weather.
Record amount raised in 2026 Jersey-France challenge

This year's Jersey to France challenge has raised a record-breaking amount for Dementia Jersey.

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club to add your comment.

Just Played Songs

9:51pm

Waiting For A Girl Like You
Foreigner
9:44pm

(I Just) Died In Your Arms
Cutting Crew
9:40pm

Dance With My Father
Luther Vandross

Download our apps