Good bye Simon Barnes and hello Jim Dixon in Saturday morning’s Times. That’s somewhat ironic given that Simon wrote about the lack of raptors in the Peak District and Jim is the Chief Executive of the Peak District National Park. Jim emailed me to say he was sorry that he couldn’t come to our protest…
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A Peak Day
When I wrote in my blog of 1 January that I would help to organise a peaceful protest against Hen Harrier persecution in August it was a little like jumping off a cliff – with my eyes shut! It was my way of committing myself to do something even though I didn’t know how, where…
Hen Harrier Day 2014
Today is the day. You have until 10am to join the social media thunderclap and add your voice to the roll of thunder in support of the Hen Harrier. Best wishes to everyone heading to a Hen Harrier Day event today.
Song for the Hen Harrier Day team across the country!
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You can find this protest song supporting Hen Harrier Day on You Tube. And its writer/performer, aurellio33, will be present at the Peak District Hen Harrier Day event on Sunday.
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.
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