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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: https://www.henharrierday.uk
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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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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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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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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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Wow, @stevedudley.bsky.social , that is very lucky indeed! We look forward to seeing more of your shots on BlueSky.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Loving the stunning male Hen Harrier shot, @stevedudley.bsky.social but the unusual Wigeon shot is a super one too!
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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...
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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
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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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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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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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This remarkable shot of an Osprey grabbing a fish was taken by 13-year-old Jack Brackley near Rutland Water. He won the Senior Category (13-16 Years) in our Young Wild Photographer competition, sponsored by Opticron.
View all the 2025 winning entries here:
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Meet all four of our 2025 satellite tagged Hen Harriers - Circe, Clara, Frigg and Henrietta - with tags funded by the generous donations of Hen Harrier Action supporters.
Find out more here:
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Say hello to Frigg, a young female Hen Harrier born on the Isle of Man and satellite tagged for protection and monitoring thanks to the generous donations from Hen Harrier Action supporters.
Meet all the charity's 2025 satellite tagged birds here:
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