I have followed the fortunes of Hen Harriers for many years. My concern is straightforward. I wanted my children to be able to see these magnificent birds flying over the northern uplands as a normal ...

Earlier this summer I submitted a Freedom of Information request to Natural England, asking for information on the causes of death, including post mortem reports, of all Hen Harrier nestlings (i.e.

Natural England has finally published data for the 2026 Hen Harrier breeding season, showing yet again that Hen Harriers are not tolerated on most English grouse moors. Of 45 recorded breeding ...

As I hope you’re all aware, last month Defra launched a Call for Evidence on all aspects of gamebird rearing, releasing and shooting in England, with a view to using this evidence to inform potential ...

The long-running prosecution of Lincolnshire farmer William Brian Chorlton, now 88-years-old, continued at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court last week. Photo by Ruth Tingay In April 2025, Mr Chorlton, then ...