The hen harrier is the commonest of our three harriers.
The hen harrier is also the least migratory of the three species, more able to tolerate the cold.
It is also excellent for wintering birds of prey such as hen harrier, peregrine and merlin.
Golden eagles and hen harriers are rarer sights, usually in the winter.
Grouse are farmed in the area and hen harriers can be seen frequently.
At every failed hen harrier's nest it is normal for the Conservation Trust to blame gamekeepers.
In winter, hen harriers can be seen foraging, and a wide range of plants and invertebrates thrive there.
How to tell the difference between a male and female hen harrier.
Two pellet samples were obtained for the hen harrier from Orkney (Table 2.4).
Otters and hen harriers are also seen.