The RSPB’s Tragic Decline COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE

The RSPB’s Tragic Decline COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE

BY ALEXIA JAMESIt is well worth remembering why the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) was originally set up and by whom: By countrymen (and in particular women) who well understood the need for predation control. By gentlemen and ladies who saw how country sports brought the village together but, in some cases, needed rules and boundaries. Founded in 1889, the RSPB was incorporated by Royal Charter. Originally granted by King Edwa…

Two Hen Harriers vanish from RSPB’s Geltsdale Reserve, suspected illegally killed on surrounding grouse moors

Press release from RSPB (20 May 2025) Vanishing Hen Harriers Point To Yet More Illegal Killing Two male Hen Harriers have suddenly disappeared from the RSPB Geltsdale Nature Reserve in Cumbria. It is strongly suspected these birds have been killed illegally. RSPB says it is ‘sickened by the losses’, as both birds were in attendance at their nests until vanishing. Fears over losses prompt renewed calls for tougher regulation of grouse shooting i…