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Lack of rewards offered, "rara avis"

September 25, 2014 at 12:40 clock Updated BST

A search is underway for two young birds that disappeared, whereupon the RSPB offer a reward of 1,000 pounds aid in their recovery.

Explained Speaking on the Today program, chief research officer at RSPB Bob Elliott, that the birds had disappeared in "suspicious" circumstances:

"A week ago, we have followed their satellite tracking systems and two birds suddenly from the radar."

"The vultures are very rare birds in the UK," he added.

First broadcast on the Today program on BBC Radio 4 Thursday, September 25.

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