Working together sustains Hen Harrier numbers in 2026

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Hen Harrier in the air

By Matt Heard, National Delivery Director Hen Harriers are one of the UK’s most distinctive birds of prey and, after decades of decline, have gradually returned to northern England as their population has recovered. Natural England and its partners are …

Natural England publishes Hen Harrier Brood Management Trial

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Close up shot of a hen harrier chick 's head and neck in profile against a blurred grassy background.

By Matthew Heard, National Delivery Director, Natural England Hen Harriers are one of the UK’s rarest birds of prey. However, they are at the centre of a long-running conflict because they prey on red grouse, which are managed for grouse …