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Rare hen harriers to be stars
RARE hen harriers nesting in the Forest of Bowland are the stars of the big screen.
Thousands of visitors are expected to watch the harriers' story unfold at the Bowland Visitor Centre.
The harriers are already the proud parents of three fluffy chicks.
The centre is currently the only place in England where the public will have the exciting opportunity to watch unedited footage of hen harriers and their chicks at the nest. A hidden camera has been set up to capture all the action, so nothing will be missed.
Volunteers and staff from the Lancashire Countryside Service will be on hand to talk to visitors who have come along to enjoy this rare spectacle.
Nick Osborne, from Lancashire Countryside Services, said: "This is so exciting, especially as hen harriers are so rare. Everyone is really enthusiastic about sharing this experience.
"It is fascinating to watch what is going on at the nest and I find it incredibly addictive. You just can't take your eyes off the big screen in case you miss something."
The pair of hen harriers on camera is part of a very small population in England. Last year only 14 pairs of hen harriers nested successfully in England, 10 of which were in the Forest of Bowland, making this area currently the most important site for hen harriers in England. Although hen harriers are protected by law, they are still illegally killed in some parts of England.
Continuous footage of the hen harriers on camera can be viewed seven days a week at the Bowland Visitor Centre on Beacon Fell Country Park near Preston.
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