Hen Harrier Day, 10 August 2014 – general information (see below for info specifically on the Peak District ‘event’) Due to circumstances beyond their control, and rather frustratingly for them, Birders Against Wildlife Crime have had to cancel the planned Yorkshire Hen Harrier day event. Things are also looking doubtful for Cumbria, I believe. But…
Category: Grouse and harriers
Calling all media
In a month’s time, if history is any guide, you will be publishing some puff pieces about grouse shooting and the Glorious 12th. Be aware, that this year is different – public opinion is turning against this ecologically damaging ‘sport’ and largely economically irrelevant ‘industry’. This is what…
Those French – unbelievable what they do
In the Languedoc area of France, the bourgoisie kill House Sparrows by throwing daggers at them. It’s a traditional pastime that came into existence when technology allowed the perfect manufacture of sets of spadger daggers. Many areas of the Languedoc are managed to produce high numbers of sparrows for la chasse. Trees are felled (sparrows…
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From: Hen Harriers: your essential brief by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust: Q: Is discussion of a ban on driven grouse shooting simplistic? A: Yes. Firstly, it ignores the wider conservation, employment and economic benefits of moorland managed for grouse; and secondly, it fails to address why there are so few hen harriers on…
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Here is street artist ATM talking to BAWC‘s Charlie Moores to raise the profile of Hen Harriers and Hen Harrier Day: Hear about his artwork… … and this refreshingly different take on things – click here.