Marsh harrier
The courtship of the marsh harrier is certainly a sight to behold - wheeling and tumbling through the sky, male and female partners lock talons in mid-air. Look out for this rare bird over…
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Hen harrier
The hen harrier has been severely persecuted for taking game species and has suffered massive declines in numbers as a result. Thankfully, conservation projects are underway to reduce conflict…
Saving species
The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.
Forgotten species
We’re shining a spotlight on some species that are often overlooked.
Response to hen harrier brood management proposals
Hen harriers are one of the rarest breeding birds in England. The Wildlife Trusts cannot support the recent decision by Natural England to licence what is called “brood management” of hen harriers…
Species Recovery Officer
This link will open on the Shropshire Wildlife Trust website.
Shropshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a project officer to lead and expand our species recovery workstream. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in achieving our objective of…
Where to see hen harriers
Although the hen harrier is on the brink of extinction in England, there are still strong populations in Wales and Scotland, and on the Isle of man. Find the best Wildlife Trusts sites to visit for your best chance of seeing the impressive displays of the grey male.
Beginner's guide to birds 4 - Confusion species 2
This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.
This session will concentrate on how to separate similar species or members of groups.
Key protections for at risk species lost
More than 30 conservation NGOs issue an open letter to oppose a review of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which could undermine decades of work to restore and protect threatened species
Interested in species monitoring and recording?
This link will open on the Somerset Wildlife Trust website.
Why not get in touch with one of Somerset's specialist groups?
Sussex Species Recovery Fund
Our Species Recovery Fund will strengthen our work restoring vital habitats for endangered species
Wildlife laws under threat: protected species
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected tomorrow, we’ve been sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today,…