National hen harrier survey reveals further decline

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Press release from RSPB Scotland: Hen harrier numbers have fallen by 9% in Scotland since 2010, according to the latest national survey of these birds, with the total population now estimated to be less than 500 breeding pairs. The fifth national hen harrier survey was carried out in 2016 by the RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage […]
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