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Two Hen Harriers vanish from the Forest of Bowland skies

A female hen harrier in flight Pic: RSPB/Andy Hay Two rare birds of prey have vanished from the skies above the Forest of Bowland. The RSPB has triggered the alarm after two Hen Harriers, both fitted with satellite tags, […]

2 years ago
New project inspiring Prestonians to turn their outdoor spaces into wildlife havens

Barratt and David Wilson Homes North West and the RSPB have recently launched a new project – ‘Nature on Your Doorstep.’ This is a project designed to inspire and advise […]

4 years ago
Lancashire Hen Harrier migrated 1,000 miles to Spain two winters in a row

A hen harrier named Apollo has become the first Lancashire bird to migrate over 1,000 miles to Spain. The two-year-old bird has spent the past two winter in sunnier climes. […]

4 years ago
Hen harrier chicks fledge in the Forest of Bowland

A hen harrier in flight Pic: rado_vaclav Populations of a bird of prey near Preston have been given a boost. The RSPB has announced 22 hen harrier chicks have fledged their nests. Five nests in the Forest […]

5 years ago
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Rare hen harrier chicks hatch in the Forest of Bowland

A female hen harrier in flight Pic: RSPB/Andy Hay Hen harrier chicks are found to have hatched in the Forest of Bowland. RSPB staff and volunteers discovered the four nests in the United Utilities Bowland Estate in early Spring. […]

5 years ago
How to see common terns at Preston Docks

A common tern feeding a chick Pic: Billy Matthews There’s a star turn at Preston Docks during the weeks ahead. Hundreds of common terns are nesting at the Marina with around 130 pairs spotted. The RSPB is running a […]

8 years ago
Preston Docks terns around seabird’s fortunes

Preston Marina conservation project enjoys its most successful season ever. Concerned about the plight of seabirds attempting to nest and breed on breakwaters around Preston Marina the RSPB and Fylde […]

10 years ago
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