It's time for the first of this year's #HenHarrierDay events 💙 These beautiful birds are the UK's most intensely persecuted birds of prey - learn more by visiting our friends over at Hen Harrier Day! 📽 by Lauren Cook - instagram.com/laurens_colours/ | RSPB

I think a hen harrier near a grouse moor might beg to differ. On Monday we were in Parliament for Wild Justice's debate on banning driven grouse shooting– there were many ridiculous moments throughout the debate– but the idea that gamekeepers are raptors ‘greatest ally’ is farcical. Since 2018, 141 hen harriers have disappeared or been illegally killed in the UK, most on or near grouse moors. 🤦‍♂️ | Chris Packham

Many of Ireland’s breeding birds are disappearing. Iconic species like Hen Harrier, Curlew and Nightjar have dwindled dangerously close to extinction as breeding species. There are lots of potential factors. One is a drastic reduction in the availability suitable breeding habitat. We have proven already that when we work constructively with landowners and reward them for actions that we can reverse this trend with some species. ( Corncrake being the most obvious ). We have a unique opportunity t

Today is #HenHarrierDay! - please show your support for #HenHarriers and let us know what events you're attending in your region! | RSPB