Once a common sight hovering alongside motorways Kestrels are now only making a comeback thanks to conservationist Continue Reading

The Kingfisher is a UK icon, a small bird which leaves a big impression, River King follows the life of one of the most beautiful interesting British birds. Continue Reading

Skyhunterbooks help young falconers Continue Reading

Sunday 7th August saw the third national Hen Harrier Day to help publicise the plight of the UK's most persecuted bird of prey before the infamous "glorious twelve", grouse shooting opening day. Continue Reading

I enjoyed a fab day at Abbotswood Junior School thanks to the organisation skills of Kristin (the school librarian) and the generosity of the New Forest Rotary Club who kindly sponsored 80 pupils to receive one of my books. Continue Reading

To have a successful school visit you need enthusiastic pupils with lots of questions, welcoming staff and above all someone who helps organise an event, well Ranvilles Junior School in Fareham had all of these and more. So thanks to teaching assistant Vicky for going that extra mile to help make this trip so enjoyable, in the lead up to my visit she provided the pupils with video clips of Skydancing Hen Harriers and Peregrines stooping, dissecting owl pellets and card board cut out barn owls. I spoke to over 200 pupils throughout the day from Y3 to Y6; we looked at all of Continue Reading

Local author Martin Bradley cuts the red tape to open Discovery Cove at Fawley Primary School. Continue Reading

Author and illustrator Martin Bradley visits Walhampton School with Top Gun of the Sky, Dusk until Dawn and Skydancer. Continue Reading

Hen Harrier Day 2015. Well I did my bit by spreading the word via Skydancer and I was truly humbled by the support I received and really proud I took the plunge to write a book about their plight. An inspiring event hosted by Dr Mark Avery, guest speakers included Chris Packam and contemporary artist Jeremy Deller, the 2004 Turner Prize winner and the creator of the mural of a hen harrier clasping a blood red Range Rover in its talons. His mural was in response to allegations, made in 2007, that Prince Harry had shot two of the rare birds over Continue Reading

Next Sunday is Hen Harrier day, an action day designed to highlight the tenuous plight of this beautiful British Bird of Prey. Skydancer explains their plight and ask questions of the reader what we might do to help. Continue Reading