The Hen Harrier’s Year

This is an exploration and introduction to the ecology of the species and does that job very well...an affectionate portrait of a wonderful species. -- Mark Avery, author and environmental campaigner A truly great read...this book will inspire you to get out into the countryside, not only to watch the harriers, but also to wonder at the marvels that British nature has to offer. -- Alan Snook, Hampshire Ornithological Society For anyone who wants to learn more about the life history and ecology of the hen harrier, but has been put off by dry, academic scripts, this is the book for you. Ian Carter has done a wonderful job of assimilating the scientific knowledge about the hen harrier and presenting it in such an engaging format that you’re left deciding whether to turn the page or grab your coat to go in search of this precious species. -- Raptor Persecution UK For the writing of this work, Ian Carter and Dan Powell followed the Hen Harrier for a year: from hatching the eggs and raising the young to the struggle for survival in winter's harshest months. Beautiful illustrations from life…will delight admirers of this species and the authors hope that this will also generate more interest its welfare. -- Walter Belis, Alauda If, like me, you love raptors, this is for you. -- John Miles, birdwatching.co.uk This book is a must have for anyone with an interest in the Hen Harrier! -- The Birdbooker Report The Carter and Powell duo have triumphed again. This book is informative and relevant, and a delight both to read and simply to look at. -- Keith Betton, British Wildlife This is the book to get if you want an easy-to-read and informative account of the Hen Harrier, its history in Britain and its interaction with the grouse-shooting industry. I found it a pleasure to read. -- Ian Newton, British Birds This is a beautifully presented book, a worthy sequel to the previous offering, a love-letter to Hen Harriers and the places they inhabit, and a scathing appraisal of the failure to bring this delicate species back from the brink in the UK. This would provide the perfect introduction to anyone interested in learning more about them and the challenges they face. -- Anthony Wetherhill * BTO News * The book gives you an insight into this amazing bird with Dan’s large number of paintings/sketches adding to the story. If you liked the Red Kite book in this series, you will certainly enjoy this book. -- John Miles, IBIS Dan Powell's illustrations throughout the book are delightful... This book is well worth a read and anything that brings the Hen Harrier's plight to a wider audience can only be a good thing. -- Sandy McNeil * De Tha Dol *