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A baby puffin has made its debut on the Dorset coast after 30 years — a huge win for conservationists protecting the last mainland colony in southern England. Volunteers spent 15 weeks monitoring cliffs, spotting six adults and one persistent fish-delivering pair that eventually hatched a puffling. After a boat charter and three hours of waiting, the chick appeared behind its parent — likely already out at sea. This sighting proves the birds can still breed and survive, offering hope as experts investigate why the colony has struggled, with theories ranging from rats to climate change. The National Trust is now installing cameras to uncover what’s happening inside nests — key to saving these iconic seabirds.

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