If you have been to the reserve in the last couple of months you may have been lucky enough to spot a Hen Harrier, the rarest breeding bird of prey in the UK.
These beautiful birds have a sad story. Last year only 4 pairs sucessfully reared chicks in England.
Marsh Harrier numbers are increasing thanks to the hard work of the RSPB and other conservation organisations. However these iconic birds, often seen soaring over the reserve, are also under threat from persecution.
Despite laws protecting birds of prey in the UK, many are still injured or destroyed every year.
Scotland has introduced legislation on 'vicarious liablity'. This means that in instances of persecution in which the persecutor is acting under orders from an employer or other party with vested interests, justice can be brought to those who direct or turn a blind eye to raptor persecution.
Please Step Up For Nature and sign the e-petition here to encourage the Government to introduce such measures in England.
By working together we can stop the cruel persecution of these and many other magnificent birds of prey.
Marsh Harrier photo courtesy of David Nobbs