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Hen Harriers
Latest news, advice and opinion on Hen Harriers in the UK.
Hen harrier project celebrates huge rise in chicks taking to the wing
A pioneering trial set up to help rebuild the population of the endangered Hen Harrier in England has reared and released 24 chicks this...

Rob Beeson
Aug 17, 20233 min read
MOORLAND ASSOCIATION RESPONSE TO RSPB 2021 BIRD CRIME REPORT
Following publication of the RSPB bird crime report today, the Moorland Association has issued the following statement: We unreservedly...

Rob Beeson
Nov 15, 20221 min read
Hen harriers brought back from the brink
The Moorland Association today welcomes news of a further increase in successful breeding by Hen Harriers in England, with 75 per cent of...

Rob Beeson
Aug 26, 20222 min read
Return of the hen harrier – new chicks take off as pioneering trial reaches key milestone
A pioneering trial set up to help rebuild the population of the endangered Hen Harrier in England has reared and released 13 chicks this...

Rob Beeson
Aug 17, 20223 min read
Hen harrier nestcam on Swinton Estate - Compilation
This Spring, five Hen Harrier chicks fledged successfully from a nest on Swinton Estate in Yorkshire. The estate is a partner in the...

Rob Beeson
Jul 4, 20221 min read
First hen harrier live webcam in England now online
https://www.moorlandassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Hen-Harrier-nest-on-the-Swinton-Estate-North-Yorkshire-1-June-2022.mp4 The...

Rob Beeson
Jun 1, 20221 min read
New milestone passed for hen harrier scheme
Natural England has granted a licence for the fifth year of a key research trial which aims to test a technique to help restore the Hen...

Rob Beeson
May 10, 20224 min read
Excellent prospects for hen harrier breeding
The prospect of another record-breaking year for Hen Harrier breeding rose today after reports of successful nests from several parts of...

Rob Beeson
Aug 5, 20212 min read
Rare hen harrier now reported on half of grouse moors
Hen harriers are being recorded on at least half of grouse moors in England, a new survey has revealed. The hen harrier is one of the...

Rob Beeson
Jan 25, 20212 min read
A record-breaking year for hen harrier breeding
Natural England has recorded the best year for hen harrier breeding in England since Natural England’s hen harrier recovery project was...

Rob Beeson
Sep 3, 20203 min read
Hopes rise for hen harrier breeding
Hopes of a successful breeding season rose today after moorland estates managed for red grouse across the North of England have reported...

Rob Beeson
Jun 18, 20202 min read
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