Mike Shurmer, Head of Species for the RSPB in England, describes the success of hen harriers and the RSPB’s nature reserve at Geltsdale, and the important role played by diversionary feeding...
Firstly, we all welcome the news from Natural England that hen harriers have had their most successful season in England for several decades, with 31 breeding attempts, of which 24 were successful, fledging 84 chicks.
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