• Old habits die hard
    A recent graphic case of a red kite killed by a pole trap unfortunately shows the barbaric methods still being deployed to kill birds of prey on shooting estates in quiet parts of our countryside. There...
  • Another hen harrier disappears, last reported on Yorkshire grouse moor
    We have just issued the following release: The RSPB is once again urging the Government to step in and support licensing of grouse shooting to address the illegal persecution of birds of prey following...
  • The Glorious 11th! Hen Harrier Day 2019 in pictures
    Yesterday I joined the crowds for the sixth Hen Harrier day event at Carsington Water in Derbyshire, organised by Wild Justice with help from Severn Trent Water. It's thought that around 1500 people were...
  • Auction to raise funds for hen harrier tags
    Could you help us tag more harriers? The Nidderdale Raptor Study Group, in collaboration with the Northern England Raptor Forum (NERF) have set up a new and generous fundraising opportunity to raise...
  • How you can help us tackle raptor persecution
    This summer, for many of us, the allure of an escape to the Lakes, the Dales, the Peak District or the Highlands of Scotland is more appealing than ever. With more folks holidaying closer to home, the...