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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Capercaillie71" data-source="post: 1861590" data-attributes="member: 32437">While it's unlikely to change any entrenched attitudes, it might be worth pointing out that the Raptor Politics website is reporting that 22 hen harrier chicks have fledged on United Utilities land in the Forest of Bowland this year (up from 10 last year).  I don't know if this report is accurate or not*, but if it is then this has happened despite two pairs of breeding eagle owls on the same land and the much publicised harrier nest 'predation' incident.  Apparently none of the surrounding grouse moors have any eagle owls or hen harriers.  Draw your own conclusions.* EDIT: Reading another thread it seems that some doubt has been cast on these figures, although with no substantiation.  It would be interesting to hear the situation from a 'reputable' source.</blockquote>