- Londoners are being consulted on the potential re-establishment of white storks in the capital, a species that vanished from Britain centuries ago.
- Conservationists from Citizen Zoo are spearheading an appraisal to transform London into a "white stork-friendly city" through habitat mapping, engaging boroughs, and conducting public surveys.
- White storks, hunted to extinction in Britain by the 1400s, have seen a significant resurgence in sightings across Greater London following reintroduction efforts in southern England since 2016.
- The project aims to determine if these "talismanic" birds, known for thriving in urban environments across Europe, can establish themselves in London.
- Public opinion is being gathered through a survey, as gaining buy-in from stakeholders is considered crucial for the success of the reintroduction project.
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