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

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...

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...

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...

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

Hen Harrier today at Catcott Nature Reserve

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

A day out looking for Bearded Reedlings and a frustrating moment with a Hen Harrier. youtu.be/rSSaY_FLa0M?...

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 #🪶

A female Hen Harrier for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #Flying #FlyDay #birds

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

Wildlife Crime Detection Dog Henry wins IFAW Animal of the Year Award: www.henharrierday.uk/news/wildlif... #wildlifecrime #persecution #IFAW #awards

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. 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 www.henharrierday.uk/news/yorkshi...

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...

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.

🦅 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.

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

Fantastic multi-agency partnership working between Lincolnshire Police Rural Crime Action Team, RSPB Investigations Team & National Wildlife Crime Unit 👏 #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/09/12/l...

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...

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: www.henharrierday.uk/news/young-w...

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: www.henharrierday.uk/news/meet-ou... #birds #wildlife #conservation

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: www.henharrierday.uk/news/meet-ou...

The plight of the red-listed Hen Harrier is an absolute shame with so many that “disappear” near grouse moors. Have lost respect for the shooting community who have not done enough to stop this.For this to happen during the breeding season as well. #bandrivengrouseshooting

Hurry, just 24 hours left to enter our Young Wild Photographer competition. Entries must be in by midnight tomorrow! www.henharrierday.uk/get-involved...

Young Wild Photographer 2025 Hurry, entries must be in by midnight on Sunday! Know someone aged 5-16 with a camera or smartphone and an interest in wildlife and nature? There's still time to enter the Young Wild Photographer competition - but hurry, entry closes at midnight on Sunday 6th July!

Hurry, just 9 days left to enter the Young Wild Photographer awards. Know someone aged 5-16 who loves getting out in nature and watching wildlife, with a camera or smartphone? Tell them about our Young Wild Photographer competition. But hurry, entries must be in by midnight on Sunday 6th July.

Know someone aged 5-16 who loves getting out in nature and watching wildlife, with a camera or smartphone? Tell them about our Young Wild Photographer competition. But hurry, entries must be in by midnight on Sunday 6th July. www.henharrierday.uk/get-involved...

🐾 I’m Twist – rescue spaniel, trained on detecting bird & bat carcasses + sat tags. I’m a whirlwind on duty and never without my tennis ball🎾! Pls support this appeal & help tackle wildlife crime! ➡️https://www.gofundme.com/f/gnbxpx-help-train-detection-dogs-to-stop-wildlife-crime

🐾 I’m a rescue springer spaniel turned master detection dog! I’m using my voice to help raise funds for @henharrieraction.bsky.social and the UK Wildlife Crime Unit's new fundraiser to help train Detection Dogs to stop wildlife crime. ➡️ www.gofundme.com/f/gnbxpx-hel...

New appeal launched to raise funds for training and deployment of wildlife crime detection dogs. During a live interview with the NWCU's DI Mark Harrison on the Skydancer Day broadcast, the charity announced the aim to raise £10,000. Find out more and donate here: www.gofundme.com/f/gnbxpx-hel...

... #GoldenEagles #Owls #HenHarriers #Buzzards #Peregrines et al killed, so a few inadequates can blast #grouse #pheasants etc out of our skies for "fun"!! It really beggars belief. Time NOW to #JustBanShoots @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspbinvestigations.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Skydancer Day 2025 is live on YouTube from the Yorkshire Dales tomorrow at 11.00am British Summertime. This year's show has a live interview with DI Mark Harrison and the detection dogs of the National Wildlife Crime Unit plus Hazel Dormice, Peregrines and more. www.henharrierday.uk/get-involved...

Ever wondered the main differences between male and female #HenHarriers? Discover the top 3️⃣ below!👇

Our March Newsletter is out now!✉️ Check it out and don't forget to subscribe. ➡️https://www.henharrierday.uk/newsletters/march-2025-newsletter-skydancer-day/

What is #SkyDancerDay ?🤔 SkyDancer Day is an annual live online event celebrating the #HenHarrier with expert talks, films, music, art, photography and conservation action to raise awareness of illegal raptor persecution. ➡️https://www.henharrierday.uk/get-involved/skydancer-day/

80,000 signatures on our petition to ban driven grouse shooting, we're not far off the magic 100K now 🙌 If you haven't yet signed please do to help us secure a Parliamentary debate on the issue → govpetition.uk/p/700036

This is one of the most gruesome raptor persecution cases I have ever heard– yet incidents like this take place up and down the country every single year . It must end , please sign our petition to ban driven grouse shooting now govpetition.uk/700036

📢Big Announcement! #SkyDancerDay is back for 2025! 🗓️ 10th May, 2025 📍 Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales ⏰ 11:00 AM BST, Live on YouTube Get ready for an action-packed show with exclusive wildlife footage, thrilling guests, and a few surprises! ➡️ www.henharrierday.uk/get-involved...

A continuing scandal in the UK and Labour Govt seems content to let it continue. #RaptorResearch #Ornithology #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/01/30/1...