Looks like tomorrow could see heavy rain in the Peak District. Join the thunderclap to highlight the plight of the Hen Harrier in England – only 3 pairs when there should be 300+because of illegal killing by grouse shooting interests.
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Guest Blog by Roderick Leslie – Terry’s future 2
Terry ducked into the low tunnel, pleased the five people following were so quiet. Twenty metres on, they arrived in the cramped dugout with its narrow slits facing across the glade in the young birch wood. It wasn’t long before a small grey snout appeared, followed by a the cub. Terry felt his companions hold…
A new website on Hen Harriers
Have a look at this brand new website – it brings together many of the activities that are going on at the moment. In time, you will be able to follow, in real time, the fate of satellite-tagged Hen Harriers and help keep an eye on them. It’s an interesting take on the three pairs…
Send a ‘selfie’ to go on the Hen Harrier trail in Northumberland
Here’s mine! Send yours – which will undoubtedly be more attractive – to @birdersagainst
Martyn and Joe in Lush Northampton
I strolled into the Northampton branch of Lush this morning at 0910 and asked about this ‘Hen Harrier campaign thing’. Crikey was I impressed! Martyn was able to tell me loads – and all of it was right. He really knew his stuff although he clearly isn’t a ‘birder’. After we had got to the…
Lush cosmetics launch national Hen Harrier Day campaign
Hen Harriers come to the High Street thanks to Lush cosmetics. This week all Lush shops will have posters similar to that pictured above. The staff are briefed and customers will be asked to show their support for Hen Harriers in a variety of ways: sign our e-petition, send a postcard to HM The Queen…
Syngenta – we’re waiting…?
Dear Syngenta Why didn’t you release the data on neonics to Prof Jeremy Greenwood when he asked you for them? Yours sincerely Dr Mark Avery See earlier blog.
Return of Mr White…
Just when you thought it was safe to go back on the grouse moors…the return of Mr White and Reservoir Cats. Mr White retired from writing about 4 years ago, only to be tempted out of retirement to write the first Guest Blog on this site, but then, to all of our regret, he simply…
Last day to vote
…for the Fair to Nature farmer. I voted for Graham Birch but all these farmers look very good to me.
Read the BOU blog by Arjun Amar
Read the BOU blog by Arjun Amar. Good linmks to quite a few of the important scientific papers and a good rattle through the issues and proposed solutions.