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The Partnership for Action against Wildlife Crime (Paw) Scotland has launched an initiative asking hillwalkers, as well as birdwatchers, to keep a watch for hen harriers. Paw Scotland is hoping to build up information about the species to help with conservation. Most hen harriers can be seen in Scotland, but they are finding it hard to breed in some areas due to both disappearing moorland and persecution.
Members of the public are being asked to record where they spot any hen harriers, along with details including behaviour and gender.
Factors in their decline include the loss of moorland nesting habitat and feeding range, eggs and young being eaten by foxes, crows and other predators, and illegal persecution.
Full story here.
Members of the public are being asked to record where they spot any hen harriers, along with details including behaviour and gender.
Factors in their decline include the loss of moorland nesting habitat and feeding range, eggs and young being eaten by foxes, crows and other predators, and illegal persecution.
Full story here.
