Recent decline mirrors similar population decrease in the Republic
Concerns have been raised after the hen harrier population in Northern Ireland was found to have dropped by more than a quarter.
A 2011 independent government report had previously estimated that there should be around 150 pairs of hen harriers breeding in Northern Ireland.The 2023 survey showed the number of hen harriers in the two special protection areas remained relatively stable since the 2016 survey. Photograph: Andy Hay/RSPB/PA Wire
“There needs to be landscape-scale restoration of peatlands and habitats for this species and its prey,” he said. “The devastating effects of wildfire and inappropriate land management needs reversed through robust policy and support for landowners, and wider awareness amongst the public to minimise disturbing activities.
The public have been asked to report to police any dead or injured birds of prey in suspicious circumstances that they see. Photograph: Andy Hay/RSPB/PA Wire
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