Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Hen Harrier
Scientific Name:
Circus cyaneus
Length:
48 cm
Wingspan (mm):
110cm
Weight:
M: 350 g F: 500 g Did You Know?
This species is specially protected by Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This legislation protects Hen Harrier from nest destruction, killing or injuring but also disturbance while breeding.