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We are fully in support of this year’s Hen Harrier Day.
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Our position - Hen harriers
Read about our position and frequently asked questions about hen harriers in Derbyshire
Return of the Turtle Doves
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has ambitious plans to bring Turtle Doves back to the county as part of its Wilder Derbyshire 2030 vision — a strategy that calls for bold, transformative action to…
Hen harriers breed in the Peak District for the first time in 3 Years
It’s great news that hen harriers have returned to breed successfully in the Peak District for the first time in 3 years with 4 chicks fledging from their moorland nest.
Beavers return – but their future is not secure
Our plans to bring beavers back to Derbyshire are well underway but their future is still not secure.
Hen harriers breed in the Peak District for the first time in 3 Years
It’s great news that hen harriers have returned to breed successfully in the Peak District for the first time in 3 years with 4 chicks fledging from their moorland nest.
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…
Sudden disappearance of two male hen harriers in Peak District
Reports have come in overnight that two male hen harriers have disappeared in the Peak District.
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…
White storks historic return to the Midlands takes flight in Derbyshire
White storks have returned to the Midlands for the first time in more than 600 years, marking a major milestone in an ambitious species recovery project at Willington Wetlands.
Innovative project to help return Atlantic salmon to parts of Derbyshire leaps forward
A transformative project to help restore the River Ecclesbourne's natural habitat and support the return of Atlantic salmon, after a century-long absence from parts of the river, has been…
Hen Harrier Day a huge success
Hen Harrier day in August was a huge success!