Hen Harrier Action UK
@henharrieraction.bsky.social
Protecting and restoring #HenHarrier populations across the UK through conservation, education & advocacy. 🦅
Website: https://www.henharrierday.uk
Website: https://www.henharrierday.uk
Find out how the tiny marvel of technology that is a 9.5 gram MTI solar satellite tag is helping us keep track of our precious Hen Harriers.
#birds #conservation #henharrier #satellitetags #MTI
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#birds #conservation #henharrier #satellitetags #MTI
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Satellite Tracking Our Hen Harriers - Hen Harrier Day
Thanks to the generosity of donations from our supporters, the charity currently has seven live satellite tagged Hen Harriers roaming the UK, and constant
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October 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Find out how the tiny marvel of technology that is a 9.5 gram MTI solar satellite tag is helping us keep track of our precious Hen Harriers.
#birds #conservation #henharrier #satellitetags #MTI
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#birds #conservation #henharrier #satellitetags #MTI
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Another long, tiring but fruitfull day around Spurn and Skeffling. Those Yellow-browed Warblers!...How do they fly across the North Sea!!! A lovely surprise at the end of the day with a male Hen Harrier at Skeffling #UKBirding
October 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Another long, tiring but fruitfull day around Spurn and Skeffling. Those Yellow-browed Warblers!...How do they fly across the North Sea!!! A lovely surprise at the end of the day with a male Hen Harrier at Skeffling #UKBirding
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Hen Harrier today at Catcott Nature Reserve
October 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Hen Harrier today at Catcott Nature Reserve
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A juvenile hen harrier on its way.
Where did come from and where is it going?
#henharrier #blåkärrhök #birdphotography #naturephotography #bjäre #birdofprey #rovfågel #winterbird #PL100400/4.5-6.3
Where did come from and where is it going?
#henharrier #blåkärrhök #birdphotography #naturephotography #bjäre #birdofprey #rovfågel #winterbird #PL100400/4.5-6.3
October 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A juvenile hen harrier on its way.
Where did come from and where is it going?
#henharrier #blåkärrhök #birdphotography #naturephotography #bjäre #birdofprey #rovfågel #winterbird #PL100400/4.5-6.3
Where did come from and where is it going?
#henharrier #blåkärrhök #birdphotography #naturephotography #bjäre #birdofprey #rovfågel #winterbird #PL100400/4.5-6.3
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A day out looking for Bearded Reedlings and a frustrating moment with a Hen Harrier.
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Looking for Bearded Reedling (Tit)
YouTube video by Stewart Abbott, Derbyshire Bird Tours
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October 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
A day out looking for Bearded Reedlings and a frustrating moment with a Hen Harrier.
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I was lucky to spot a ringtail Hen Harrier from the Blackhead Path, Co Antrim, this afternoon and even managed to get the camera out of the bag in time for a flypast! #birds #nibirds #belfast #northernireland #ireland #ukwildlife #nature #🪶
October 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I was lucky to spot a ringtail Hen Harrier from the Blackhead Path, Co Antrim, this afternoon and even managed to get the camera out of the bag in time for a flypast! #birds #nibirds #belfast #northernireland #ireland #ukwildlife #nature #🪶
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October 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A wonderful, heartfelt plea from Chairman of the Northern England Raptor Forum in an Open Letter to DEFRA Ministers:
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#birdsofprey #conservation #illegalpersecution #wildlifecrime
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#birdsofprey #conservation #illegalpersecution #wildlifecrime
Open Letter to Defra Ministers
Dear Minister Reynolds “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” Mitchell 1970. These words were written to reflect man’s indifference to the consequences of …
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October 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A wonderful, heartfelt plea from Chairman of the Northern England Raptor Forum in an Open Letter to DEFRA Ministers:
raptorforum.wordpress.com/2025/10/21/o...
#birdsofprey #conservation #illegalpersecution #wildlifecrime
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#birdsofprey #conservation #illegalpersecution #wildlifecrime
Wildlife Crime Detection Dog Henry wins IFAW Animal of the Year Award:
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#wildlifecrime #persecution #IFAW #awards
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#wildlifecrime #persecution #IFAW #awards
October 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Wildlife Crime Detection Dog Henry wins IFAW Animal of the Year Award:
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#wildlifecrime #persecution #IFAW #awards
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#wildlifecrime #persecution #IFAW #awards
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Hen Harrier by Moine Mhor, Argyll
September 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Hen Harrier by Moine Mhor, Argyll
Our October Newsletter is out now, with more about the death of young satellite-tagged Hen Harrier SITA.
Plus wildlife photographer Richard Birchett becomes an Ambassador for the charity.
And a reminder about author Mark Cocker's talk in Buxton, sponsored by HHA.
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Plus wildlife photographer Richard Birchett becomes an Ambassador for the charity.
And a reminder about author Mark Cocker's talk in Buxton, sponsored by HHA.
www.henharrierday.uk/newsletters/...
October 2025 Newsletter | More About Sita | Hen Harrier Action
An RSPB Press Release issued this week reveals more detail about the location where the young female Hen Harrier, Sita – satellite tagged thanks to the
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October 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Our October Newsletter is out now, with more about the death of young satellite-tagged Hen Harrier SITA.
Plus wildlife photographer Richard Birchett becomes an Ambassador for the charity.
And a reminder about author Mark Cocker's talk in Buxton, sponsored by HHA.
www.henharrierday.uk/newsletters/...
Plus wildlife photographer Richard Birchett becomes an Ambassador for the charity.
And a reminder about author Mark Cocker's talk in Buxton, sponsored by HHA.
www.henharrierday.uk/newsletters/...
Another rare Hen Harrier - Sita - disappears, most likely shot, in the Yorkshire Dales, fast becoming a no-fly zone for birds of prey. She was tagged thanks to donations from Hen Harrier Action supporters.
#birds #birdsofprey #conservation
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#birds #birdsofprey #conservation
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Yorkshire Dales Becoming a No-fly Zone for Birds of Prey - Hen Harrier Day
An RSPB press release issued today reveals more detail about the Yorkshire Dales location where a satellite-tagged Hen Harrier, Sita, disappeared in suspicious circumstances.
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October 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Another rare Hen Harrier - Sita - disappears, most likely shot, in the Yorkshire Dales, fast becoming a no-fly zone for birds of prey. She was tagged thanks to donations from Hen Harrier Action supporters.
#birds #birdsofprey #conservation
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#birds #birdsofprey #conservation
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We're delighted to announce that award-winning wildlife photographer Richard Birchett is to become an Ambassador for Hen Harrier Action.
A widely published photographer and course leader, Richard is a lifelong fan of birds of prey and especially the Hen Harrier.
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A widely published photographer and course leader, Richard is a lifelong fan of birds of prey and especially the Hen Harrier.
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Wildlife Photographer Richard Birchett Takes Ambassador Role
Hen Harrier Action is delighted to announce that wildlife photographer Richard Birchett, who judged our Young Wild Photographer competition in 2024 and 2025,
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September 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We're delighted to announce that award-winning wildlife photographer Richard Birchett is to become an Ambassador for Hen Harrier Action.
A widely published photographer and course leader, Richard is a lifelong fan of birds of prey and especially the Hen Harrier.
www.henharrierday.uk/news/wildlif...
A widely published photographer and course leader, Richard is a lifelong fan of birds of prey and especially the Hen Harrier.
www.henharrierday.uk/news/wildlif...
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Two rare hen harrier chicks in the Peak District have been fitted with satellite tags to monitor their movements and help protect them from illegal persecution, aiding vital conservation efforts.
August 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Two rare hen harrier chicks in the Peak District have been fitted with satellite tags to monitor their movements and help protect them from illegal persecution, aiding vital conservation efforts.
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🦅 Two hen harrier chicks in the Peak District have been fitted with satellite tags to protect them from persecution. With only 30–40 pairs left in England, every chick matters.
August 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🦅 Two hen harrier chicks in the Peak District have been fitted with satellite tags to protect them from persecution. With only 30–40 pairs left in England, every chick matters.
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Wigeon have been dribbling in this last week but 54 dropping out of the sky was the largest flock to date. Some Barwits are still looking dandy and this male Hen Harrier has been around for most of the month. #WestrayBirding
August 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Wigeon have been dribbling in this last week but 54 dropping out of the sky was the largest flock to date. Some Barwits are still looking dandy and this male Hen Harrier has been around for most of the month. #WestrayBirding
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Dungeness: A juvenile Hen Harrier that flew through The Desert then spiralled up and out to sea this morning. Many thanks to Jacob for the heads up.
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
August 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Dungeness: A juvenile Hen Harrier that flew through The Desert then spiralled up and out to sea this morning. Many thanks to Jacob for the heads up.
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
#Kentbirding
#UKBirding
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Thanks to brilliant conservation efforts with our partners it has been a record year for Hen Harriers in the Forest of Bowland, with one of the highest number of fledglings recorded in over 40 years! Read all about it here: www.rspb.org.uk/england/engl...
September 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Thanks to brilliant conservation efforts with our partners it has been a record year for Hen Harriers in the Forest of Bowland, with one of the highest number of fledglings recorded in over 40 years! Read all about it here: www.rspb.org.uk/england/engl...
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Alleged conspiracy to kill a Hen Harrier on grouse moor in Yorkshire Dales National Park: Judge rules RSPB covert video surveillance is admissible evidence in prosecution of gamekeeper Racster Dingwall | Raptor Persecution UK raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/09/09/j...
Judge rules RSPB covert video surveillance is admissible evidence in prosecution of gamekeeper Racster Dingwall
BREAKING NEWS….AND IT’S EXCELLENT NEWS! The District Judge presiding at York Magistrates Court has today ruled that the RSPB’s covert video and audio surveillance is to be conside…
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September 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Alleged conspiracy to kill a Hen Harrier on grouse moor in Yorkshire Dales National Park: Judge rules RSPB covert video surveillance is admissible evidence in prosecution of gamekeeper Racster Dingwall | Raptor Persecution UK raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/09/09/j...
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We’ve had amazing news! 🪶 A male Hen Harrier that fledged from Tarras in 2020 has been spotted this summer on a nest camera in North Wales — the first sighting from our 2020 chicks! A hopeful story for this species 💚 Thanks to RSPB & Keith Offord for sharing. 📸 Keith Offord
September 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We’ve had amazing news! 🪶 A male Hen Harrier that fledged from Tarras in 2020 has been spotted this summer on a nest camera in North Wales — the first sighting from our 2020 chicks! A hopeful story for this species 💚 Thanks to RSPB & Keith Offord for sharing. 📸 Keith Offord
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Natural England Drops Southern Hen Harrier Reintroduction
Agency concludes the captive-breeding plan as unviable; leading raptor experts say the real priority is tackling ongoing persecution, not moving birds around.
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Agency concludes the captive-breeding plan as unviable; leading raptor experts say the real priority is tackling ongoing persecution, not moving birds around.
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/N...
Natural England Drops Southern Hen Harrier Reintroduction
Agency concludes the captive-breeding plan as unviable; leading raptor experts say the real priority is tackling ongoing persecution, not moving birds around
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Natural England Drops Southern Hen Harrier Reintroduction
Agency concludes the captive-breeding plan as unviable; leading raptor experts say the real priority is tackling ongoing persecution, not moving birds around.
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/N...
Agency concludes the captive-breeding plan as unviable; leading raptor experts say the real priority is tackling ongoing persecution, not moving birds around.
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/N...
The winning entry in the Young Category (5-8 years) of our 2025 Young Wild Photographer competition, taken by eight-year-old Emily Brackley at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.
You can see all the winning entries here:
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#birds #wildlife #birdphotography #RSPB
You can see all the winning entries here:
www.henharrierday.uk/news/young-w...
#birds #wildlife #birdphotography #RSPB
September 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The winning entry in the Young Category (5-8 years) of our 2025 Young Wild Photographer competition, taken by eight-year-old Emily Brackley at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.
You can see all the winning entries here:
www.henharrierday.uk/news/young-w...
#birds #wildlife #birdphotography #RSPB
You can see all the winning entries here:
www.henharrierday.uk/news/young-w...
#birds #wildlife #birdphotography #RSPB
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Fantastic multi-agency partnership working between Lincolnshire Police Rural Crime Action Team, RSPB Investigations Team & National Wildlife Crime Unit 👏
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
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#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
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Lincolnshire Police launch investigation as 7 dead birds of prey found in raptor persecution hotspot
From Lincolnshire Police (11 September 2025) Officers from Lincolnshire Police Rural Crime Action Team are investigating after a number of dead birds of prey were found in the countryside between B…
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September 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Fantastic multi-agency partnership working between Lincolnshire Police Rural Crime Action Team, RSPB Investigations Team & National Wildlife Crime Unit 👏
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
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#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
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This was a massive distraction project, intended to draw attention away from the ongoing illegal killing on northern UK grouse moors.
Maybe now NE & Defra will put their (our!) money where it really needs to go - on ramped up enforcement.
#RaptorResearch
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Maybe now NE & Defra will put their (our!) money where it really needs to go - on ramped up enforcement.
#RaptorResearch
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Good news! Natural England pulls the plug on ‘reintroduction’ of Hen Harriers to southern England
It’s been a long time coming, but today Natural England has announced it is finally pulling the plug on it’s project to ‘reintroduce’ Hen Harriers to southern England. It ma…
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September 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This was a massive distraction project, intended to draw attention away from the ongoing illegal killing on northern UK grouse moors.
Maybe now NE & Defra will put their (our!) money where it really needs to go - on ramped up enforcement.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/09/16/g...
Maybe now NE & Defra will put their (our!) money where it really needs to go - on ramped up enforcement.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/09/16/g...