The trees – a mix of birches and willows – had been grown at the Cairngorms Connect Tree Nursery, which is now producing over 10,000 trees a year.

This batch of trees were destined for the upper reaches of Strath Nethy and will contribute to the restoration of the montane woodland habitat.

"This strong sense of site fidelity is common in Hen Harriers and it shows how sympathetic land management is crucial to their breeding success and survival.” – WildLand

This #HenHarrierDay, read more about WildLand Limited’s hopeful story of raptors in the Cairngorms: bit.ly/raptor-succe... (3/3)

"WildLand Hen Harrier 10 is a female. She was tagged in Glen Tromie on 22/06/2020 and was one of three chicks to fledge from this brood.

She went on to breed successfully here in 2021–2024 and we are delighted to report that she has returned to her breeding area again this year!" (2/3)

This time last year we were exploring snapshots of this landscapes through the eyes of people who live and work here that contributed to the Commonplace Book.

You can flick through a digital copy of A Commonplace Book of the Cairngorms in 2023 on our website: bit.ly/cairngorms-c...

Enjoy a guided Wildlife Wander at @rspbscotland.bsky.social Insh Marshes on the 8th of May, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Book now: bit.ly/a-week-full-...