Hen Harriers (1 Viewer)

Pros and cons:

https://www.theguardian.com/environ...-breeding-year-in-england-for-nearly-20-years

It is very frustrating trying to establish what the true picture is, whether a genuine comeback and good news for this species or a political promotion by those in support of grouse driven moorland. Those at Raptor Persecution UK still claiming a poor number in relation to the 330 pairs that England could have as a breeding population whereas Natural England hailing the figures as a direct result of "partnerships" with grouse shooting estates and landowners, together with the controversial practice of brood management. Perhaps restricted access due to COVID 19, played a part this year and the prediction of mass raptor slaughter did not occur. I pass.

Encouraging figures for sure, and hopefully a trend that will continue for years to come.

It is unclear.. 60 from 19 nests, some of which were managed, some of which were on estates? 2018 was also the “best year ever”, I suppose when you at the bottom, the graph can only go up. So if there is no issue skies should be full with birds now mature then, right?