It looks like there will only be one Hen Harrier Day event in the UK in 2019 – but everyone who cares about this bird, and wants to see an end to its persecution, is invited.
[Hen harrier, photo by Mark Hamblin]
Hen Harrier Day events started in 2014 and have been held at locations from Northern Ireland to inside the M25 and from the south coast of England to the highlands of Scotland. They are now a firm part of the ornithological and conservation scene.
This year on the afternoon of Sunday 11 August, Wild Justice is organising a Hen Harrier Day event, with Severn Trent Water, at Carsington Water in Derbyshire. This is a large venue and can probably cope with what we hope and expect to be a sizeable crowd.
Hen Harrier Day 2019 at Carsington Water will be a family-friendly event (bring your picnic if the weather turns out fine) with a host of great speakers. The event will celebrate this fantastic bird and highlight the ongoing illegal persecution that it faces on grouse moors.
More details to follow.
Raptor Persecution UK 
Very disappointed that there is no Hen Harrier day planned for Scotland .
Well there are 3 of you who would like one in Scotland why not organise one and see what happens.
Aye, me ana’. What is a real pity is that there was never one in the Angus Glens area which is in dire need of some kickback as it seems to be the centre of activity in terms of both persecution and denial. I enjoyed these days and will certainly miss it as the location of the only event this is too far away for me, both to travel and to afford..
It would have been fantastic to have a Hen Harrier Day in the Angus Glens!
such a shame that aren’t going to anymore events this year. Really enjoyed the event at Parkgate, Wirral last year
Can’t wait…this will be my 5th HH Day x
Watch this space for something in Scotland!
We’ll be there – and hopefully back with a London/South-east event again next time!