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Hen Harrier Action UK

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Protecting and restoring #HenHarrier populations across the UK through conservation, education & advocacy. 🦅 Website: www.henharrierday.uk

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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Our September Newsletter is out now, with features on our new Nature Newscast podcast, our four 2026 satellite tagged Hen Harriers, and a trip through Sherwood Forest with Indy Kiemel Greene. Plus news of Montagu's Harrier UK breeding success. #birds #wildlife sh1.sendinblue.com/amabqhygslpf...
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Hen Harrier Action September Wildlife Newsletter
Nature Newscast wildlife podcast launches, four young Hen Harriers satellite tagged, Montagu's Harriers UK breeding success, Indy's Sherwood Forest
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Our new video podcast - Nature Newscast - is now live on our YouTube channel. With features including Welney WWT Wetlands, Thames21's River Roding restoration project, and a butterfly count update from Butterfly Conservation, it's a must-see for wildlife fans. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwYA...
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Wonderful news alert! 🎉 One of the UK’s rarest breeding birds has had a remarkable year. Montagu’s Harriers have successfully bred in the UK for the second year running, raising six youngsters from two nests at a secret farmland location. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Meet our 2026 satellite tagged young Hen Harriers! Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have funded four satellite tags for fledgling Hen Harriers born in the Forest of Bowland and Tarras Valley Nature Reserve. www.henharrierday.uk/news/meet-ou... #tarrasvalley #birds #conservation
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Our 2026 Satellite Tagged Hen Harriers | Hen Harrier Action
Four young Hen Harriers have been satellite tagged this year to monitor their wellbeing, thanks to funds raised by Hen Harrier Action supporters. Meet them here.
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A new video podcast - Nature Newscast - launches tomorrow on our YouTube channel. Hosted by Ajay Tegala, this episode has the latest news from Welney WWT wetlands, Butterfly Conservation's Emma Butler, and a feature on restoring the River Roding. It's a must-watch for all nature and wildlife fans!
Nature Newscast screengrab with presenter Ajay Tegala and guest Emma Butler from Butterfly Conservation
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
See all the winning images from our Young Wild Photographer competition, judged by wildlife photographer Richard Birchett. Like this fox cub from 14-year-old Jack Brackley, or this hungry puffin from 7-year-old William Vaughan. www.henharrierday.uk/news/see-all...
Fox amid the flowers, winning entry by Jack BrackleyA hungry puffin, winning image by William Vaughan
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
We're delighted to announce the winners of our 2026 Young Wild Writers competition, sponsored by Opticron @opticron.bsky.social and judged by Gill Lewis @gilllewis.bsky.social and Gill McLay. Read the remarkable winning examples of creative writing here: www.henharrierday.uk/news/read-al...
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Winning Entries | 2026 Young Wild Writers | Hen Harrier Action
Discover all the wonderful winning entries from children and young people in this year's 2026 Young Wild Writers creative writing competition, sponsored by Opticron.
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Aged 5-16? Creative writer? Enter our Young Wild Writers competition today for the chance to win Opticron binoculars. Judged by children's author Gill Lewis in 3 age categories - Young, Junior, Senior. But hurry, competition closes midnight on Sunday 26th July! www.henharrierday.uk/get-involved...
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Calling all Young Wild Photographers! There's only one week left to enter your 'Colour of the Wild' nature photos. Open to all children and young people aged 5-16. But hurry, the competition closes at midnight on Sunday 26th July. www.henharrierday.uk/get-involved...
Young Wild Photographer competition logo, with shadow of photographer on mountain
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Trustee Becky Downey chatted to Pete from Opticron @opticron.bsky.social about the fantastic Adventurer II 8x42 binoculars to be won in our Young Wild Writers and Young Wild Photographer competitions. Open to anyone aged 5-16 but hurry, the deadline is 26th July. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdDP...
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Global Birdfair 2026 - with Opticron
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Just four weeks now to enter our Young Wild Photographer competition, open to children and young people aged 5-16. There are fabulous Opticron 8x42 binoculars to be won in each category - Young, Junior and Senior. Don't miss your chance - enter now! www.henharrierday.uk/get-involved...
Young Wild Photographer competition logo with Hen HarrierYoung Wild Photographer competition logo, with shadow of photographer
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
This week we heard the sad news that Sherwood's famous Major Oak has died. www.bbc.com/news/article... But there are still 997 ancient oaks in Sherwood Forest. Find out how RSPB staff & volunteers like Indy Greene @greeneindy.bsky.social are working to save them. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDy6...
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'A Personal Journey' - with Indy Kiemel-Greene
YouTube video by Hen Harrier Action
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Our 2026 Young Wild Writers competition is now open for all children and young people aged 5-16 years. With Young, Junior and Senior categories, there are some great prizes on offer, sponsored by Opticron www.henharrierday.uk/get-involved... #creativewriting #nature #childrenswritingcontest
Fox cub with Young Wild Writers logoWoodland bluebells with Young Wild Writers logo
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Skydancer Day is live on YouTube in less than two hours! www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1Lh... #birds #wildlife #conservation #attenborough
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Skydancer Day 2026
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Moth fan? 🦋 Join us on Saturday as we open a moth trap live with Emma Butler from Butterfly Conservation ! See if we get corkers like these as we open 2 traps set around the Attenborough Reserve the evening before... and discover the wonderful ecology of moths 😍 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skydancer-...
Elephant Hawk MothEmperor MothBurnished Brass Moth
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Tuning in live on Saturday? Wondering HOW to join us? Until the BBC gives us a TV slot, we'll be LIVE on our YouTube Channel @HenHarrierDayUK! Click the "notify me" bell to know when we're about to go live: youtube.com/live/W1LhQJ1... Or sign up free here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skydancer-...
General Manager Craig Best explains how the National Trust are restoring upland peat landscapeErin McDaid from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust talks about the history of the Attenborough Nature Reserve, and the exciting new projectsIndy Kiemel Greene extols the virtues of his beloved Sherwood ForestWallasea Island RSPB Reserve, built from 3 million tonnes of excavated rubble from the London Jubilee Line extension
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Skydancer Day 2026 is broadcasting live from Attenborough Nature Reserve on Saturday 9th May at 11.00am on YouTube. Don't miss out! sh1.sendinblue.com/alcm3tygslpf... #conservation #wildlife #rewilding #skydancerday
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Hen Harrier Action Late April Newsletter
Skydancer Day 2026 Sneak Preview | Indy's Favourite Sherwood Forest Tree | National Trust's £6m a Year Upland Landscape Restoration | Wallasea Island
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
A stunning new animated film from the RSPB fronts a campaign to end wildlife persecution, calling for a licensing scheme for gamebird shooting. The powerful film urges the public to email their MPs to stop the illegal killing. www.henharrierday.uk/news/stunnin... #birds #conservation #wildlifecrime
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New RSPB Hen Harrier Animation Calls for Licensing | Hen Harrier Action
Highlighting a catalogue of crimes against Hen Harriers over the last five years, the RSPB is urging supporters and activists to email their MP calling for a
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Wildlife crime detection dog Henry featured on BBC Crimewatch Live recently, with trainer Louise Wilson revealing his backstory. Read more about Henry here, and watch the Crimewatch Live film as Henry searches for bird remains. www.henharrierday.uk/news/bbc-cri... #wildlifecrime #detectiondogs
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BBC Crimewatch With Detection Dog Henry | Hen Harrier Action
Wildlife crime detection dog Henry featured in a recent episode of BBC Crimewatch Live, in an interview with dog trainer Louise Wilson. Read more and watch here.
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Skydancer Day 2026 filming is well under way! Indy and Paul have been filming in RSPB Sherwood Forest, documenting the work to preserve the ancient trees and birds of prey there. Tune in to Skydancer Day on Saturday 9th May to watch the film, and much more. www.henharrierday.uk/get-involved...
Indy Kiemel Greene and Paul Samuels filming in Sherwood ForestPaul Samuels filming in Sherwood ForestPaul Samuels filming the teeming wildlife of an ancient tree in Sherwood Forest
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to see Hen Harriers at this remarkable, community-funded reserve. They have had great Hen Harrier breeding success in the last couple of years, and some of our sat-tagged birds (Henrietta, Circe, Gilda) were born here. Tickets are going fast though!
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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Spring was in full swing @hilbrebirdobs.bsky.social with all the locals back in full voice, Stonechats buzzed around the paddock fences & waders fed as the tide moved them. Great to see a male Hen Harrier come in from the North before heading West, a sadly rare bird here now. #ukbirding
Male Hen HarrierMale Hen HarrierPurple Sandpiper Stonechat
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Adam @atmylifeoutside.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Lovely views of this female Hen Harrier down at Llanrhidian yesterday evening. Swept by the car and then looped out over the marsh before heading straight back at us. Closest views for some time, and in actual sunshine! #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birdSeenIn2026 #birds @gowerbirds.bsky.social
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James van den Berg 📸 @jamesvandenberg.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Blauwe kiekendief (hen harrier - Circus cyaneus) 💚 #birds #nature #blauwekiekendief #photography 📸
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Mathias 🕊️🦋 @swaninga.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Kornweihe im Frühnebel #Birds hen harrier #NaturePhotography
Kornweihe fliegt über eine Wiese. Das Bild ist etwas trüb auf Grund des Nebels.
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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
What's happened to the police investigation in to the poisoned Hen Harrier found dead on the edge of a grouse moor in North Yorkshire? #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime 🌍 raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/03/10/w...
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What’s happened to the police investigation in to the poisoned Hen Harrier found dead on the edge of a grouse moor in North Yorkshire?
In December 2025, I blogged about a Hen Harrier that had been found poisoned on a grouse moor somewhere in North Yorkshire, 11 months earlier in January 2025. Hen Harrier (photo by Pete Walkden) Th…
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Baldbirder: Ross Newham @baldbirder.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Male Hen Harrier, 2x Bittern and a Water Pipit from East Hide, Oare Marshes KWT this evening. No sign of Garganey, but perhaps we couldn't complain... #KentBirding @kentwildlife.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @kentishplover.bsky.social #birding
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Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
A distant Hen Harrier at Dullens today, in less than optimal conditions. Presumably the same bird I found there on 19 Feb.
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
sh1.sendinblue.com/al46p5ygslpf... Read our latest newsletter here to find out more about the Skydancer Day live broadcast; see the stunning new animation from the RSPB; learn about Tarras Valley Skydancer guided tours, and much more.
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Hen Harrier Action March Newsletter
Skydancer Day 2026 | New Petition from Friends of the Dales | Tarras Valley Skydancer Tours | Stunning New Hen Harrier Animation from the RSPB
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Register now for our 2026 Skydancer Day broadcast, with live interviews and film, including Notts Wildlife Trust's plan to reintroduce European Elk to its wetlands, exclusive new film from the Yorkshire Dales, news from the #RSPB Investigations Team and more. www.henharrierday.uk/events/skyda...
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Skydancer Day 2026 | Attenborough Nature Reserve | Event | Hen Harrier Action
Reserve your place now for this exciting wildlife conservation live broadcast on YouTube from the Hen Harrier Action team. Live interviews, exclusive new film and more.
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
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Hen Harrier Action Newsletter | Skydancer Day 2026
Skydancer Day 2026 - Presenters and content announced; former gamekeeper guilty of conspiring to kill Hen Harrier in landmark case using RSPB footage
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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Hen Harrier Action January Newsletter
Learn about our campaigns and activities in this 2025 Review of the Year; plus new Saving Our Skydancers webinar for Friends of the Dales in February
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Read about our efforts in our 2025 Review of the Year. The highlights (smashing Appeal targets, an IFAW award for detection dog Henry) to the lowlights (the loss of four tagged Hen Harriers, two in suspicious circumstances). www.henharrierday.uk/news/2025-re... #wildlifecharity #conservation #birds
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2025 Review of the Year | Hen Harrier Action
Discover all the activities and campaigns undertaken by wildlife conservation charity Hen Harrier Action during 2025 in our wide-ranging Review of the Year
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
This Christmas, we're raising funds to protect one of Britain's most persecuted birds of prey - the Hen Harrier. Every donation goes directly to purchase satellite tags. For a future where Hen Harriers can thrive without persecution, please support our appeal. www.henharrierday.uk/news/satelli...
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2025 Satellite Tag Christmas Appeal | Donate Today | Hen Harrier Action
We have launched a new Christmas Appeal to fund satellite tags for more young Hen Harriers next year, to monitor and protect their wellbeing. Please donate if you can.
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Sadly, we have to report the death of three of the four young Hen Harriers that were tagged this summer thanks to donations from our supporters. #birds #conservation www.henharrierday.uk/news/devasta...
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Report of the Death of Three Young Hen Harriers | Hen Harrier Action
It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of three of the four young Hen Harriers satellite tagged this Summer thanks to donations from supporters.
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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 www.henharrierday.uk/news/satelli...
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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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Steph Murphy @stephmurphy.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
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
Yellow-browed Warblersome of the 21 Whooper Swan on the HumberSEO, Outstray Pumping Station
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Merv @merv1965.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Hen Harrier today at Catcott Nature Reserve
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PhotoMaze 🇸🇪 @photomaze.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
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
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Derbyshire Bird Tours : Stewart Abbott @derbyshirebt.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
A day out looking for Bearded Reedlings and a frustrating moment with a Hen Harrier. youtu.be/rSSaY_FLa0M?...
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Looking for Bearded Reedling (Tit)
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Philip🦎EcotrakNI @ecotrakni.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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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Hans Bucht @hansbucht.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
A female Hen Harrier for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #Flying #FlyDay #birds
A female Hen Harrier flying to the right showing it's underwing
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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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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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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Wildlife Crime Detection Dog Henry wins IFAW Animal of the Year Award: www.henharrierday.uk/news/wildlif... #wildlifecrime #persecution #IFAW #awards
Presenter Michaela Strachan with wildlife crime detection dog Henry at the IFAW Animal Action Awards
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Andy Paton @andypaton.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Hen Harrier by Moine Mhor, Argyll
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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/...
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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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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
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 www.henharrierday.uk/news/yorkshi...
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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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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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Rare Hen Harrier likely to have been shot in national park
One-year-old bird is the 29th to disappear in the Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015.
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Hen Harrier Action UK @henharrieraction.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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...
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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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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
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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