We had a dream - to bring Hen Harrier day to Parkgate in 2018.
If you build it, they will come😃Fabulous day - thanks to all who volunteered, supported and those who were just out for a Sunday walk and became better informed😉
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OyGuDvSSl4
https://www.craigjoneswildlifephotography.co.uk/blog/events/hen-harrier-day-2018/20180815864/
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| Jeff socks it to Beefy Botham |
The first speaker Colin Wells (former manager at RSPB Burton Mere) who spoke about the history of the site and how it is a fantastic place to come and see Hen Harriers in the Winter.👌
Second speaker was Colin's successor as manager at RSPB Burton Mere; Graham Jones spoke about how he was going to continue to protect the site for raptors and breeding waders.👏
Next up was Alan Davies who talked about Hen Harriers, lifed the audience - He told them that they will lose eventually, no matter how long it takes.😆
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5PoH4-oWgE
Findlay Wilde was on next.Talking about the illegal persecution of upland wildlife and joined the other voices in calling for an end to this barbaric slaughter. Told a personal story about a Hen Harrier called Finn, her life cut down far too soon😡😰.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0n_iKWFOm4
After Findlay it was James Bray from the RSPB Bowland. Talking about upland species of raptor that should be breeding in Bowalnd likes Peregrine and Hen Harrier. Stories from the front line of raptor conservation.😡
Next was Dr Mark Avery, who recapped on the history of Hen Harrier Days and his hopes for the banning driven grouse shooting .👊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UNxNrdTHmw
Finally Iolo Williams. Another heart felt, rousing speech relating how he used to go up on the moors and watch Hen Harriers as a child and yes he's really 'pissed off' . 😆👍
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brwIAdCucro
Videos courtesy of Stuart pike
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| Gathering See you next year 👊🤞👀 |
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