Hen harrier
The hen harrier has been severely persecuted for taking game species and has suffered massive declines in numbers as a result. Thankfully, conservation projects are underway to reduce conflict…
The hen harrier has been severely persecuted for taking game species and has suffered massive declines in numbers as a result. Thankfully, conservation projects are underway to reduce conflict…
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is supporting calls by the Police and the RSPB for information following the disappearance of a satellite-tagged hen harrier in Cumbria.
The courtship of the marsh harrier is certainly a sight to behold - wheeling and tumbling through the sky, male and female partners lock talons in mid-air. Look out for this rare bird over…
How exciting! We’ve had a marsh harrier sighting, which was spotted at Foulshaw Moss nature reserve this week (15 February) by David, our Conservation Manager here at Cumbria Wildlife Trust.
Fat hen is a persistent 'weed' of fields and gardens, verges and hedgerows. But, like many of our weed species, it is a good food source for birds and insects.
We're delighted to take over the management of two special nature reserves near Burton-in-Kendal
I think perhaps one of the most interesting parts of exploring and writing about the wonderful nature reserves of Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the fact it means I get to visit fascinating places that…
We are working hard to protect and restore peatlands across Cumbria and they are a top priority for us
Access to Craggy Wood remains open while vital work is carried out to remove diseased larch trees
Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve will benefit from new funding for Eden Rivers Trust's Access to Eden partnership