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Desiree
Sex: Male
Hatch date: 29 May 2018
Release date: 27 Jun 2018
Release site: Nene Washes
Latest sighting: Belgium, Jun 2021
Guardian: not yet, become a Guardian
Photo credit: Wim Debruyne
The beginning of his story...
Desiree's egg was collected from arable farmland near the RSPB Nene Washes, one of the 'muddy eggs' we feared wouldn't survive. He hatched on 29 May.
Back to the wild...
Desiree was released on 27 June at the Nene Washes - the first ever release of godwits at the Nene Washes. She was released with her two siblings, Maris and Jersey, and 12 others.
And his story continues...
May 2020. After not being seen for almost two years, Desiree is seen near IJzervallei, Woumen in Belgium. In the same month, his sister Maris was seen in the Netherlands.
May and June 2021. Desiree is spotted back at the same site near IJzervallei, Woumen in Belgium.
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