Hen Harrier Day Highland

30th July 2016

As part of the national campaign to promote awareness of the problems of persecution facing Hen Harriers, an event will be held in the Highlands on Sunday 7th August commencing at 1300. The venue is the Base Station, Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore. Anyone interested in car sharing is asked to meet at the RSPB office, Etive House, Beechwood Park, Inverness, at 1130am. The aim is to celebrate and raise awareness of the plight of this magnificent raptor and find out how we can improve its fortunes in the Scottish Highlands. There will be six guest speakers and a photo opportunity. For more information go to www.henharrierday.org

THE BOOK

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AMAZON

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Andrew Currie Miscellany West Highland Free Press

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