Female Hen Harrier (Photo: R.T. Mills).
Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus
Irish name Cromán na gcearc
Habitat In summer breeds in or near young forestry plantations, hunting over upland moorland and rough grassland. In winter, more widespread, occurring in open areas, over reed beds and coastal marshes.
Status Scarce breeding bird. Slightly commoner in winter.
Female Hen Harrier (Photo: R.M. Small).
Map of Hen Harrier distribution in Ireland
You can download a free Hen Harrier fact file from BirdWatch Ireland HERE.
And have a look at information on the Hen Harrier on the BirdWatch Ireland website HERE.
