Help us protect Hen Harriers in 2025

Following the success of last year’s fundraiser, we are excited to launch a new Hen Harrier Action Christmas appeal for 2025.

This year Hen Harrier Action is raising further funds to fit 3 more satellite tags to young Hen Harriers in 2025, continuing our mission to protect and safeguard Britain’s most heavily persecuted Bird of Prey.

The Hen Harrier is native to the British isles, breeding on hills and moors. It is a jewel of the uplands, yet an incredibly rare sight.

Hen Harriers face many threats, but the largest comes from illegal persecution: by poisoning, trapping and shooting on grouse moors.

The crimes committed by those who kill Hen Harriers are frequently hard to pinpoint due to the remoteness of the locations these birds inhabit. Prosecution remains difficult.

However, birds fitted with Satellite tags can help shape better conservation action to protect these birds, and act as a strong deterrent against criminals looking to kill Hen Harriers.

Each satellite tag costs between £2500 - £3500. From the funds raised from this appeal, we will use our strong relationship with the RSPB to fund the tagging and monitoring of 3 young Hen Harriers in the spring of 2025.

If you care about our British wildlife and want to see a future where Hen Harriers can live freely without the constant threat of illegal persecution, then please support this appeal.