FIRECREST TOURS : Guided Birdwatching & Wildlife Days

Press release from South Wales Police (Bridgend & Vale of Glamorgan), 29th June 2018: We are appealing for witnesses after three birds of prey were poisoned. We are investigating the deaths of a peregrine falcon and two buzzards at Ruthin Quarry in the Vale of Glamorgan. The birds were found dead in the quarry on […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2tIl2ZF via IFTTT

Press release from South Wales Police (Bridgend & Vale of Glamorgan), 29th June 2018: We are appealing for witnesses after three birds of prey were poisoned. We are investigating the deaths of a peregrine falcon and two buzzards at Ruthin Quarry in the Vale of Glamorgan. The birds were found dead in the quarry on […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/06/30/peregrine-two-buzzards-found-poisoned-police-appeal-for-info/

Earlier this year Scottish Greens MSP Andy Wightman took on the role of Golden Eagle Species Champion. Species Champions are members of the Scottish Parliament who have agreed to lend their political support to the protection of Scottish wildlife, in an award-winning scheme organised by Scottish Environment LINK. [Photo: Ruth Tingay] As a long-time reader […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2lIZI1C via IFTTT

Earlier this year Scottish Greens MSP Andy Wightman took on the role of Golden Eagle Species Champion. Species Champions are members of the Scottish Parliament who have agreed to lend their political support to the protection of Scottish wildlife, in an award-winning scheme organised by Scottish Environment LINK. [Photo: Ruth Tingay] As a long-time reader […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/06/29/species-champion-andy-wightman-visits-golden-eagle-satellite-tagging-team/

The UK gamebird-shooting industry is in crisis at the moment, with ever-increasing numbers of gamebirds being reared and released (estimated in the region of 50+ million pheasants & red-legged partridge each year) but supply is outstripping demand as game dealers struggle to sell the shot birds for human consumption. This has resulted in the widespread […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/06/28/british-game-alliance-more-greenwash-from-the-shooting-industry/

The UK gamebird-shooting industry is in crisis at the moment, with ever-increasing numbers of gamebirds being reared and released (estimated in the region of 50+ million pheasants & red-legged partridge each year) but supply is outstripping demand as game dealers struggle to sell the shot birds for human consumption. This has resulted in the widespread […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2Izdgpy via IFTTT

Chris Packham is organising The People’s Walk for Wildlife in London on Saturday 22nd September 2018. Here’s why: There’s much more detail to come and there’ll be a few surprises in store! Be there and be part of this revolution. Keep an eye on Chris’s website for further news. Advertisements RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/06/28/the-peoples-walk-for-wildlife-join-chris-packham-in-london-on-22-september-2018/

Chris Packham is organising The People’s Walk for Wildlife in London on Saturday 22nd September 2018. Here’s why: There’s much more detail to come and there’ll be a few surprises in store! Be there and be part of this revolution. Keep an eye on Chris’s website for further news. Advertisements from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2Kr54Nb via IFTTT

Cabinet Secretaries Roseanna Cunningham (Environment, Climate Change & Land Reform) and Fergus Ewing (Rural Economy & Connectivity) both retained their senior positions in the Scottish Government after yesterday’s reshuffle, despite strong rumours that one or both would go. We’re delighted to see Roseanna is still in post. And as an indication of the importance of […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/environment-gains-new-junior-minister-in-government-reshuffle/

Cabinet Secretaries Roseanna Cunningham (Environment, Climate Change & Land Reform) and Fergus Ewing (Rural Economy & Connectivity) both retained their senior positions in the Scottish Government after yesterday’s reshuffle, despite strong rumours that one or both would go. We’re delighted to see Roseanna is still in post. And as an indication of the importance of […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2tzczYN via IFTTT

A bit of a good news story for a change! Yorkshire’s two National Park Authorities have found a creative way of providing funding support to Jean Thorpe, an expert wildlife rehabilitator who works tirelessly (and voluntarily) to care for the victims of illegal raptor persecution across the region. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/06/24/raptor-rehab-expert-gets-funding-support-from-both-yorkshire-national-parks/

A bit of a good news story for a change! Yorkshire’s two National Park Authorities have found a creative way of providing funding support to Jean Thorpe, an expert wildlife rehabilitator who works tirelessly (and voluntarily) to care for the victims of illegal raptor persecution across the region. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2KglkgN via IFTTT

The BBC News website is reporting that a 47 year old man from Preston has been arrested and given a formal ‘harassment warning’ following a death threat sent to SNH Chair Mike Cantlay over the controversial Strathbraan raven cull licence. Good. This sort of behaviour is wholly unacceptable and it’s a shame this individual only […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2ytVEfe via IFTTT

Press release from RSPB, 20 June 2018: PAIR OF NESTING RED KITES FOUND POISONED IN COUNTY DOWN RSPB (Northern Ireland) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information after a pair of protected red kites died through illegal poisoning in County Down. A male bird was found in distress close to […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/06/20/red-kites-found-illegally-poisoned-at-nest-site/

Press release from RSPB, 20 June 2018: PAIR OF NESTING RED KITES FOUND POISONED IN COUNTY DOWN RSPB (Northern Ireland) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information after a pair of protected red kites died through illegal poisoning in County Down. A male bird was found in distress close to […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2K2c178 via IFTTT

As mentioned yesterday, our friends at the Probable Bird Society (@YoloBirder & @Stewpottery) have created some #Justice4Ravens fundraising merchandise (t-shirt & beanie hat). 100% of profits are being donated to the SRSG crowdfunder, which is aiming to raise £25k to help cover the costs of a legal challenge against SNH’s decision to issue the raven […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/06/20/justice4ravens-fundraising-merchandise-now-available/

As mentioned yesterday, our friend @YoloBirder from the Probable Bird Society has created some #Justice4Ravens fundraising merchandise (t-shirt & beanie hat). 100% of profits are being donated to the SRSG crowdfunder, which is aiming to raise £25k to help cover the costs of a legal challenge against SNH’s decision to issue the raven cull licence. […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2I61X87 via IFTTT

It’s been a couple of weeks since we’ve blogged and a number of people have expressed concern; thanks, but nothing to worry about, just a few personal issues being dealt with. So, back to business. There have been a few developments on the Strathbraan raven cull licence since we last blogged. Last Friday (15th June), SNH […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/06/19/raven-cull-a-few-updates/

It’s been a couple of weeks since we’ve blogged and a number of people have expressed concern; thanks, but nothing to worry about, just a few personal issues being dealt with. So, back to business. There have been a few developments on the raven cull licence since we last blogged. Last Friday (15th June), SNH […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2lkBgDV via IFTTT

Yesterday the Scottish Raptor Study Group (SRSG) launched a crowdfunder to raise funds to cover the costs of a legal challenge against SNH’s decision to issue a raven cull licence to grouse moor owners and gamekeepers in Strathbraan, Perthshire. The legal challenge will take the form of the SRSG applying to the courts to seek […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/06/06/raven-cull-legal-challenge-crowdfunder-smashes-10k-target-on-day-one/

Yesterday the Scottish Raptor Study Group (SRSG) launched a crowdfunder to raise funds to cover the costs of a legal challenge against SNH’s decision to issue a raven cull licence to grouse moor owners and gamekeepers in Strathbraan, Perthshire. The legal challenge will take the form of the SRSG applying to the courts to seek […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2Jv3eKD via IFTTT