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Hen Harrier Breeding Attempts Rise in England

In 2026, monitors recorded 45 breeding attempts by the hen harrier in England. A hen harrier is a large bird that eats other animals and lives in wild areas. Natural England is a group that works to protect nature in England. The 45 breeding attempts in 2026 were an increase. In 2025, monitors had recorded 39 attempts.

Rewritten with AI from facts reported by Natural England blog. Read the original for the full report.