For the purposes of our bird news services, this species is classed as Local: generally fairly regular or common species that a 'county lister' or a birding beginner might be interested in going to see. (Note that rarity levels are currently applied nationally and may not reflect local variations in abundance.)

Lakenheath (Hockwold) Fen, Suffolk 30/10/12	Fowlmere RSPB, Cambs 04/03/13	Catcott Lows NR, Somerset 17/02/13	Onchan, IOM 16/02/13	Bawdsey, Suffolk 16/02/13
Kessingland, Suffolk 09/02/13	Kessingland, Suffolk 09/02/13	Holkham Freshmarsh, Norfolk 28/01/13	undisclosed site, Perth/Kinross 07/12/12	undisclosed site, Perth/Kinross 07/12/12
undisclosed site, Perth/Kinross 10/12/12	Mull, Argyll 30/08/12	Mull, Argyll 27/08/12	Blacktoft Sands RSPB, E Yorks 09/01/13	Blacktoft Sands RSPB, E Yorks 09/01/13
Poole Harbour, Dorset 08/12/12	undisclosed site, Lancs 27/12/12	Poole Harbour, Dorset 21/12/12	Blacktoft Sands RSPB, E Yorks 23/12/12	Blacktoft Sands RSPB, E Yorks 23/12/12
Burton Marsh, Cheshire 05/12/12	Strumpshaw Fen RSPB, Norfolk 18/11/12	South Barrule Plantation, IOM 21/11/12	South Barrule Plantation, IOM 21/11/12	Strumpshaw Fen RSPB, Norfolk 18/11/12

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Hen Harrier breeds in the following countries (Bird News Extra subscribers will see population statistics and information on trends for each country, and a map of population densities):

Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Turkey
Ukraine

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	RSPB: Cutting-edge science reveals bird of prey persecution	Tuesday 11th December 2012
	Technology shows a satellite-tracked Hen Harrier found dead in Yorkshire had been shot.   read on
	RSPB: The future of England’s most threatened birds of prey hangs in the balance	Tuesday 15th May 2012
	Worst year for Hen Harrier breeding since recolonisation.   read on
	RSPB: Breeding success for Orkney Hen Harriers	Wednesday 14th March 2012
	Grazing management boosts numbers.   read on
	RSPB: English Hen Harriers 'four steps' from extinction	Thursday 8th December 2011
	The Hen Harrier is the bird most likely to become extinct in England because of human pressure, says the RSPB.   read on
	RSPB: Skydancers given wings	Wednesday 6th April 2011
	An innovative upland bird of prey project has received a significant grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.   read on
	RSPB: Illegal persecution killing Britain's Hen Harrier population	Wednesday 2nd March 2011
	Results from the 2010 Hen Harrier survey make depressing reading, with continued declines in many parts of the UK.   read on
	Scottish Natural Heritage: Persecution stops the spread of Hen Harriers	Saturday 19th February 2011
	A recent report confirms that persecution is a significant factor limiting the growth of the Hen Harrier population.   read on
	RSPB: What future for England's Hen Harriers?	Friday 19th November 2010
	The future of Hen Harrier as an English-breeding species hangs in the balance, with just seven successful nesting attempts this summer.   read on
	RSPB: Critical link between Hen Harrier and livestock numbers	Tuesday 16th November 2010
	Study highlights importance of the right grazing levels for wildlife.   read on
	RSPB: 20 years of shame as war continues against birds of prey	Thursday 16th September 2010
	A report released today highlights the continued persecution of birds of prey, with 384 incidents of shooting, trapping and poisoning reported in 2009.   read on
	Natural England/RSPB: Caught on camera: Eagle Owl raids Hen Harrier nest	Wednesday 9th June 2010
	A newly confirmed threat to the beleaguered English Hen Harrier population?   read on
	RSPB: Hunt for the harrier	Friday 21st May 2010
	Public urged to help in fight to save England's Hen Harriers.   read on
	RSPB: Challenge to resolve Hen Harrier–Red Grouse conflict	Thursday 20th August 2009
	Conservationists call for review of the way crimes against wildlife are dealt with in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.   read on
	RSPB: Where are all the harriers?	Thursday 11th September 2008
	Numbers of Hen Harriers – England’s most threatened bird of prey - are flat-lining with no sign of a recovery.   read on
	RSPB: New study shows Hen Harriers and waders can live together	Thursday 7th August 2008
	Their principal songbird prey may be reduced.   read on
	RSPB: launches campaign to stamp out bird of prey slaughter	Tuesday 22nd April 2008
	Details of the new campaign, and a chance to download the latest report on bird-related crimes across the UK in 2006.   read on
	RSPB: Looking out for England's Hen Harriers	Thursday 6th March 2008
	Round-the-clock protection to safeguard future of these persecuted birds.   read on
	Hen Harrier shooting enquiry to go no further	Tuesday 6th November 2007
	CPS blame lack of evidence.   read on
	Hen Harriers shot on Royal Estate	Wednesday 31st October 2007
	Norfolk Constabulary seek witnesses.
	RSPB: Volunteers Rally to Help Safeguard Rare Birds	Thursday 14th June 2007
	A task force of volunteers has rallied round to help with a 24-hour security operation to watch over a pair of rare birds of prey.   read on
	England's 'Most Endangered Bird of Prey' Nests at North Pennines Site	Friday 27th June 2003
	Four young Hen Harriers - the most endangered bird of prey in England - have successfully flown from a nest in the North Pennines, the RSPB announced today.   read on
	Chicks for Hen Harrier Recovery Project	Thursday 8th August 2002
	English Nature's Hen Harrier Recovery Project has recorded a great success this year with the fantastic news that six young birds have been safely reared in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the first successful breeding of this endangered bird in the Dales for nine years.   read on
	Hope for Hen Harrier: English Nature encouraged by spring sightings	Wednesday 1st May 2002
	A new project aims to monitor and increase the English Hen Harrier population - can you help?   read on

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