Nutcracker invasion incoming? Plus the future of Hen Harrier and incredible recent rarities!

Welcome to the 15th episode of The BirdGuides Podcast! Today, David, Ed and Ian catch up on some of the recent big stories, including the Northern Nutcracker irruption and some exciting megas, as well as good breeding news for Hen Harrier.

In this episode

• Why are Northern Nutcrackers irrupting into Western Europe?
• Could a bird possibly reach Britain?
• A look back at the last records of the species on British shores.
• Good news for Hen Harriers at Geltsdale RSPB, but what's the outlook like for the species in Britain?
• A round-up of the rare and scarce news for late September and early October.
• Analysis of the latest BBRC report.

Episode timestamps

01:16 – Ian's weekend at Flamborough

06:06 – Nutcracker invasion into Western Europe. Britain next?

19:29 – Hen Harrier success in Cumbria and their UK status

28:15 – Recent rarities, from Shetland to Scilly

45:58 – BBRC report thoughts

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Northern Nutcracker photo by Ian Wells.