Birds of prey on the rise

We often hear how nature will do well, even come back from the brink of extinction, if given a chance and some human help.

Last week came news that the number of surviving hen harrier chicks has gone up 35%. White-tailed sea eagles, reintroduced to this country on a phased basis since 2007, are continuing to breed in the wild and we may see a lot more of them in the coming years.