My article in August Birdwatch – via Birdguides

Here is a link to an extract from my article in August Birdwatch about Hen Harrier Day. ‘This year we are all waking up to the fact that we can do something about it. The summer of 2014 is seeing an unprecedented backlash against grouse shooting. We have been quiet for too long, and now…

Lush Peterborough

I have never spent so much of a day smelling soap. But after yesterday morning’s visit to Lush in Northampton, I called in at Lush in Peterborough and met Amy, Grace, Hayley,Helena and Dave.  They knew their stuff about hen harriers too. I asked whether any of them had heard of Hen Harriers before this…

A quote from the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner

Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Charles is passionate about the need to tackle wildlife crime and his work to date shows that he is raising awareness and delivering change. He said: “Hen Harrier day is a really positive, peaceful, initiative which I wholeheartedly support.  If we don’t work to protect these once abundant birds…

Hen Harrier Day weather

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.

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…