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Online Talk: Protecting Birds of Prey – Inside the Work of UK Wildlife Crime Policing
Tuesday 27 January, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Join Detective Inspector Mark Harrison of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit for insight into the real-world challenges of protecting vulnerable and endangered birds of prey in North Yorkshire.
In this exclusive online talk, part of our Eyes on the Skies campaign, Mark will share true stories from the frontline of wildlife crime policing, revealing the realities, challenges and successes faced by officers working to safeguard some of our most at-risk species.
He will also address common misconceptions on the role of policing in tackling birds of prey persecution. Expect an honest and informative discussion about:
- The key challenges in investigating bird of prey crimes
- What’s working well and where improvements are needed
- Future plans, strategies, and innovative policing tactics
- And, a look at a few fascinating real-life cases
Online Talk: Saving Our Precious Sky Dancers – with Indy Kiemel Greene & Adrian Rowe (Hen Harrier Action)
Wednesday 18 February, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Join Indy Kiemel Greene and Adrian Rowe from Hen Harrier Action, the UK charity dedicated to protecting hen harriers and other birds of prey.
Indy − familiar from Springwatch, 8 Out of 10 Bats, and the HHA Skydancer Day − will introduce the iconic, red-listed hen harrier: how to recognise it, its key behaviours, and why it’s a vital indicator of upland ecosystem health.
Adrian will then reveal how satellite tagging helps monitor raptors and exposes illegal persecution, and how the charity is funding both tags and specialised wildlife-crime detection dogs to strengthen protection efforts.
This is unique opportunity to discover how Hen Harrier Action is raising awareness, empowering young people and driving real change for our uplands. Join us and learn how you can help.