Wild Hen Harrier Recovery Efforts

Hen harrier recovery efforts include diversionary feeding, satellite tagging and legal action against persecution, with slow but measurable progress in some regions.

Key Facts

Diversionary feeding on grouse moors reduces harrier predation of grouse chicks, reducing persecution incentives
Satellite tagging has produced evidence of illegal persecution sufficient for police investigations
RSPB natural solutions include harrier nests on diversionary feeding as part of brood management trials
England's hen harrier breeding population of 5-10 pairs is far below habitat potential
Scotland holds the majority of UK breeding pairs but still well below achievable density

Welfare Considerations

Hen harrier recovery requires both reducing persecution incentives and enforcement against illegal killing. Individual hen harriers remain highly vulnerable to targeted persecution on managed grouse moors.

What You Can Do

Support RSPB Investigations fund pursuing hen harrier persecution cases
Engage with hen harrier recovery consultations and advocacy through wildlife organisations
Report any suspected raptor persecution immediately to RSPB and police wildlife crime officers