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On Tuesday gamekeeper Tim Cowin was convicted for shooting, and then stamping on, two short-eared owls before then hiding the corpses on a grouse moor on the Whernside Estate in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (see here). [Gamekeeper Cowin being arrested on the Whernside Estate shortly after shooting and then stamping on two short-eared owls […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/31/whernside-estate-more-reaction-to-gamekeepers-conviction-for-shooting-owls/

On Tuesday gamekeeper Tim Cowin was convicted for shooting, and then stamping on, two short-eared owls before then hiding the corpses on a grouse moor on the Whernside Estate in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (see here). [Gamekeeper Cowin being arrested on the Whernside Estate shortly after shooting and then stamping on two short-eared owls […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2C3z3aV via IFTTT

Following on from yesterday’s news that gamekeeper Timothy Cowin had been convicted for shooting and then sadistically stamping to death two protected short-eared owls on a grouse moor on the Whernside Estate in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (see here), public anger has been justifiably prominent. Many have commented on Cowin’s pathetic sentence (a £1,210 […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2PPBsJ0 via IFTTT

Following on from yesterday’s news that gamekeeper Timothy Cowin had been convicted for shooting and then sadistically stamping to death two protected short-eared owls on a grouse moor on the Whernside Estate in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (see here), public anger has been justifiably prominent. Many have commented on Cowin’s pathetic sentence (a £1,210 […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/29/whernside-estate-retains-membership-of-moorland-association/

A gamekeeper was convicted at Lancaster Magistrates Court this morning for the killing of two short-eared owls on a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Timothy David Cowin, 44, pleaded guilty to shooting the owls on the Whernside Estate in Cumbria (inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park boundary) and to being in possession […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2oh2psz via IFTTT

A gamekeeper was convicted at Lancaster Magistrates Court this morning for the killing of two short-eared owls on a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Timothy David Cowin, 44, pleaded guilty to shooting the owls on the Whernside Estate in Cumbria (inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park boundary) and to being in possession […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/28/gamekeeper-convicted-for-killing-two-short-eared-owls-on-grouse-moor-in-yorkshire-dales-national-park/

A month ago we blogged about a Scottish gamekeeper who had been charged for a series of wildlife crime offences alleged to have taken place in the Scottish Borders (see here). This morning Police Scotland has issued an official press statement in relation to this case, as follows: Men charged in connection with wildlife crime […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2Nrngo7 via IFTTT

A month ago we blogged about a Scottish gamekeeper who had been charged for a series of wildlife crime offences alleged to have taken place in the Scottish Borders (see here). This morning Police Scotland has issued an official press statement in relation to this case, as follows: Men charged in connection with wildlife crime […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/28/two-men-charged-in-connection-with-wildlife-crime-investigation-in-scottish-borders/

Well, well, well. The Westminster Government’s statutory nature conservation agency, Natural England (NE), has chosen to publish its long-awaited hen harrier satellite tag data late on a Saturday evening of a Bank Holiday weekend. No announcement, no fanfare, just quietly uploaded to the DEFRA website, probably hoping that nobody would notice. After having a preliminary […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/26/new-satellite-tag-data-reveal-suspicious-clustering-of-missing-hen-harriers-on-english-grouse-moors/

Well, well, well. The Westminster Government’s statutory nature conservation agency, Natural England (NE), has chosen to publish its long-awaited hen harrier satellite tag data late on a Saturday evening of a Bank Holiday weekend. No announcement, no fanfare, just quietly uploaded to the DEFRA website, probably hoping that nobody would notice. After having a preliminary […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2wgcxq1 via IFTTT

The Heads up for Hen Harriers Project is a Scottish Government-funded initiative, led by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) in partnership with the landowners’ lobby group Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), RSPB Scotland and the National Wildlife Crime Unit. Here is a photo of a hen harrier nest, captured by one of the project’s nest cameras: […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2woxcHA via IFTTT

The Heads up for Hen Harriers Project is a Scottish Government-funded initiative, led by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) in partnership with the landowners’ lobby group Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), RSPB Scotland and the National Wildlife Crime Unit. Here is a photo of a hen harrier nest, captured by one of the project’s nest cameras: […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/23/heads-up-for-hen-harriers-project-is-this-the-info-theyve-been-trying-to-hide/

The project to translocate golden eagles from the Scottish Highlands to south Scotland has finally got underway this year, with news out today that three eagles have been successfully released this year. There’s an article about it on BBC Scotland (here) including some video footage. Unbelievably, Professor Des Thompson, Principal Advisor for Biodiversity and Science […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/21/snh-wilfully-blind-to-threat-of-persecution-of-golden-eagles-in-south-scotland/

The project to translocate golden eagles from the Scottish Highlands to south Scotland has finally got underway this year, with news out today that three eagles have been successfully released this year. There’s an article about it on BBC Scotland (here) including some video footage. Unbelievably, Professor Des Thompson, Principal Advisor for Biodiversity and Science […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2whi1QC via IFTTT

The Scottish Raptor Study Group (SRSG) has this morning withdrawn its application for judicial review of the Strathbraan raven cull licence, but only on a temporary basis. [Raven photo by Dieter Schaeffer] In an email to its crowdfunder supporters, the SRSG has stated the following: Dear supporter, This morning we have instructed our legal team […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2wcIdvH via IFTTT

The Scottish Raptor Study Group (SRSG) has this morning withdrawn its application for judicial review of the Strathbraan raven cull licence, but only on a temporary basis. [Raven photo by Dieter Schaeffer] In an email to its crowdfunder supporters, the SRSG has stated the following: Dear supporter, This morning we have instructed our legal team […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/20/raven-cull-application-for-judicial-review-withdrawn-for-now/

Yesterday, members of the Hunt Saboteurs disrupted two grouse shoots in Yorkshire, one on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and one inside the North York Moors National Park. [Images from the Hunt Saboteurs facebook page] Here is the write-up from the Hunt Saboteurs’ Facebook page: North Cambs Hunt Sabs joined around 70 […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2nQLk8Y via IFTTT

Yesterday, members of the Hunt Saboteurs disrupted two grouse shoots in Yorkshire, one on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and one inside the North York Moors National Park. [Images from the Hunt Saboteurs facebook page] Here is the write-up from the Hunt Saboteurs’ Facebook page: North Cambs Hunt Sabs joined around 70 […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/19/hunt-saboteurs-disrupt-two-yorkshire-grouse-shoots/

Sick of reading about the ongoing slaughter of birds of prey and feeling helpless to stop it? This is the event for you! Come along to the People’s Walk for Wildlife, hosted by Chris Packham, and join thousands of others who care passionately about what’s happening to British wildlife, whether it be raptors, mountain hares, […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2BoouyW via IFTTT

Sick of reading about the ongoing slaughter of birds of prey and feeling helpless to stop it? This is the event for you! Come along to the People’s Walk for Wildlife, hosted by Chris Packham, and join thousands of others who care passionately about what’s happening to British wildlife, whether it be raptors, mountain hares, […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/18/the-peoples-walk-for-wildlife-london-22-sept-2018/

This merlin was found dead in a trap on an un-named driven grouse moor in Northumberland in July this year. A fell runner discovered the bird and reported it to the RSPB. The RSPB went to the site the next day and realised that this trap had been illegally-set as no attempts had been made […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2OHO03S via IFTTT

This merlin was found dead in a trap on an un-named driven grouse moor in Northumberland in July this year. A fell runner discovered the bird and reported it to the RSPB. The RSPB went to the site the next day and realised that this trap had been illegally-set as no attempts had been made […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/17/gamekeeper-cautioned-after-merlin-killed-in-illegally-set-trap-on-grouse-moor/

A few months ago, one of our blog readers sent us this photograph of some grit that had been spread directly on the grouse moor at Broomhead Estate in the Peak District National Park: The photograph was taken in March 2018, so given the time of year you might expect that this was medicated grit […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/whats-going-on-on-this-peak-district-grouse-moor/

A few months ago, one of our blog readers sent us this photograph of some grit that had been spread directly on the grouse moor at Broomhead Estate in the Peak District National Park: The photograph was taken in March 2018, so given the time of year you might expect that this was medicated grit […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2PfKejq via IFTTT

The RSPB has today launched its own UK raptor persecution map hub – an interactive, user-friendly system that will allow everyone to examine the full extent of reported raptor persecution crimes throughout the UK. You can access and explore the map hub here Read the RSPB blog about this project here Prior to this map […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2P7Tl5L via IFTTT

The RSPB has today launched its own UK raptor persecution map hub – an interactive, user-friendly system that will allow everyone to examine the full extent of reported raptor persecution crimes throughout the UK. You can access and explore the map hub here Read the RSPB blog about this project here Prior to this map […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/rspb-launches-its-own-uk-raptor-persecution-map-hub/

A farmer has been convicted of recklessly disturbing a pair of breeding ospreys at Bassenthwaite, in the Lake District, in June last year. Paul Barnes, 58, of Brook Cottage, Keswick, was today found guilty after a three-day trial at Workington Magistrates. The court heard how he had taken a group of children in his tractor […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2PbOiB6 via IFTTT

A farmer has been convicted of recklessly disturbing a pair of breeding ospreys at Bassenthwaite, in the Lake District, in June last year. Paul Barnes, 58, of Brook Cottage, Keswick, was today found guilty after a three-day trial at Workington Magistrates. The court heard how he had taken a group of children in his tractor […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/15/farmer-guilty-of-recklessly-disturbing-lake-district-ospreys/

In response to this morning’s news of the massive decline in mountain hares on some grouse moors in NE Scotland, the grouse shooting industry has treated us all to its usual display of outright denial and utter contempt in response to any scientific research that undermines its mantra that grouse shooting is environmentally sustainable and […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2P444ho via IFTTT

In response to this morning’s news of the massive decline in mountain hares on some grouse moors in NE Scotland, the grouse shooting industry has treated us all to its usual display of outright denial and utter contempt in response to any scientific research that undermines its mantra that grouse shooting is environmentally sustainable and […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/14/scottish-land-estates-admits-it-needs-help-to-interpret-scientific-data/

[Photo shows shot mountain hares, dumped and left to rot on Glenogil Estate in the Angus Glens. Photo by OneKind] Press release from RSPB Scotland (14 August 2018): SEVERE DECLINES OF MOUNTAIN HARES ON SCOTTISH GROUSE MOORS New study shows mammals at less than one per cent of original levels Mountain hare numbers on moorlands […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2OAwUVQ via IFTTT

[Photo shows shot mountain hares, dumped and left to rot on Glenogil Estate in the Angus Glens. Photo by OneKind] Press release from RSPB Scotland (14 August 2018): SEVERE DECLINES OF MOUNTAIN HARES ON SCOTTISH GROUSE MOORS New study shows mammals at less than one per cent of original levels Mountain hare numbers on moorlands […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/14/new-study-reveals-shocking-decline-of-mountain-hares-on-scottish-grouse-moors/

It’s no coincidence that on the opening day of the grouse shooting season, and the day after Hen Harrier Day, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE, the landowners’ lobby group) has come out with more fake news about how shooting estates are “committed” to hen harrier conservation. You might have seen a couple of articles about […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2KOEmtX via IFTTT

It’s no coincidence that on the opening day of the grouse shooting season, and the day after Hen Harrier Day, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE, the landowners’ lobby group) has come out with more fake news about how shooting estates are “committed” to hen harrier conservation. You might have seen a couple of articles about […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/13/more-shameless-hen-harrier-propaganda-from-scottish-land-estates/

There’s a fascinating article in The Guardian today about how the UK Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, appears to have held a secret meeting with wealthy grouse moor owners to encourage them to voluntarily end controversial heather burning to head off a threat of a compulsory ban by the European Commission. Have a read of the […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/13/michael-gove-accused-of-letting-grouse-moor-owners-off-the-hook/

There’s a fascinating article in The Guardian today about how the UK Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, appears to have held a secret meeting with wealthy grouse moor owners to encourage them to voluntarily end controversial heather burning to head off a threat of a compulsory ban by the European Commission. Have a read of the […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2MLuUsY via IFTTT

This poem was delivered at the Hen Harrier Day event at the RSPB’s superb Rainham Marshes reserve yesterday and a number of people have suggested it should be posted on this blog. [Photo by Alan Shearman from his blog about Rainham Hen Harrier Day 2018] HEN HARRIER DAY by Ruth Tingay 2014 is when it […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2KNnsMm via IFTTT

This poem was delivered at the Hen Harrier Day event at the RSPB’s superb Rainham Marshes reserve yesterday and a number of people have suggested it should be posted on this blog. [Photo by Alan Shearman from his blog about Rainham Hen Harrier Day 2018] HEN HARRIER DAY by Ruth Tingay 2014 is when it […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/12/a-hen-harrier-day-poem/

Criminal proceedings continued last Friday (6 August 2018) against grouse moor gamekeeper Timothy Cowin, who is accused of a series of alleged wildlife crimes, including the shooting of two short-eared owls in April 2017 at Whernside, Cumbria in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is further alleged he was in possession of items (a shotgun and an […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2vWghw2 via IFTTT

Criminal proceedings continued last Friday (6 August 2018) against grouse moor gamekeeper Timothy Cowin, who is accused of a series of alleged wildlife crimes, including the shooting of two short-eared owls in April 2017 at Whernside, Cumbria in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is further alleged he was in possession of items (a shotgun and an […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/10/case-against-grouse-moor-gamekeeper-timothy-cowin-part-4/

Irish police, in conjunction with the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) are appealing for information following the discovery of two dead adult peregrines found on their nest ledge in Co Louth in the Irish Republic. Staff from the NPWS recovered the two dead peregrines, along with three eggs, from a remote nest site in […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/10/police-investigate-suspicious-death-of-breeding-peregrine-pair/

Irish police, in conjunction with the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) are appealing for information following the discovery of two dead adult peregrines found on their nest ledge in Co Louth in the Irish Republic. Staff from the NPWS recovered the two dead peregrines, along with three eggs, from a remote nest site in […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2nq8Fhf via IFTTT

The Moorland Association’s response to the RSPB video published on Wednesday is an interesting read. For new blog readers, the Moorland Association is a lobby group representing the interests of grouse moor owners in England. Here’s the video again, for those who might have missed it, showing an unidentified individual attending a peregrine nest site where […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/10/moorland-associations-response-to-peregrine-persecution-on-bleasdale-grouse-moor/

The Moorland Association’s response to the RSPB video published on Wednesday is an interesting read. For new blog readers, the Moorland Association is a lobby group representing the interests of grouse moor owners in England. Here’s the video again, for those who might have missed it, showing an unidentified individual attending a peregrine nest site where […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2M9caYs via IFTTT

In April this year, a high profile prosecution case for alleged raptor persecution collapsed after covertly-filmed video evidence was deemed inadmissible. The prosecution was being brought against a gamekeeper from the Bleasdale Estate in Bowland, who had been charged with a string of wildlife offences including the alleged killing of two peregrines in April 2016. […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2OjOgpy via IFTTT

In April this year, a high profile prosecution case for alleged raptor persecution collapsed after covertly-filmed video evidence was deemed inadmissible. The prosecution was being brought against a gamekeeper from the Bleasdale Estate in Bowland, who had been charged with a string of wildlife offences including the alleged killing of two peregrines in April 2016. […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/08/peregrine-persecution-on-a-grouse-moor-bleasdale-video-footage-finally-released/

Well done to BBC Look North for an honest and accurate report on the hen harrier breeding season in Northumberland. “Not what you’d call a bumper harvest“, says the presenter in his introduction, and then from the reporter, “The hen harrier is illegally persecuted by gamekeepers on driven grouse moors who believe the birds cause […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2KCR4vJ via IFTTT

Well done to BBC Look North for an honest and accurate report on the hen harrier breeding season in Northumberland. “Not what you’d call a bumper harvest“, says the presenter in his introduction, and then from the reporter, “The hen harrier is illegally persecuted by gamekeepers on driven grouse moors who believe the birds cause […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/08/not-what-youd-call-a-bumper-harvest-accurate-reporting-on-hen-harrier-breeding-season-by-bbc/

The following is a letter to The Courier, submitted by David Mitchell: DRUGGED GROUSE Sir, It will soon be the “Glorious 12th” when thousands of grouse will fall to the guns of the rich and powerful to satisfy their unsporting bloodlust. Prior to this medicated grit pans that are dotted all over driven grouse moors […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2vwHGFx via IFTTT

The following is a letter to The Courier, submitted by David Mitchell: DRUGGED GROUSE Sir, It will soon be the “Glorious 12th” when thousands of grouse will fall to the guns of the rich and powerful to satisfy their unsporting bloodlust. Prior to this medicated grit pans that are dotted all over driven grouse moors […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/07/drugged-grouse/

As many of you already know, last week the scientific justification for Scottish Natural Heritage’s (SNH) Strathbraan raven cull licence was ripped to shreds by SNH’s own Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) – see here. The SAC’s utterly damning report included statements such as “completely inadequate“, “seriously flawed” and “will fail to provide any meaningful scientific […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2vII6I7 via IFTTT

As many of you already know, last week the scientific justification for Scottish Natural Heritage’s (SNH) Strathbraan raven cull licence was ripped to shreds by SNH’s own Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) – see here. The SAC’s utterly damning report included statements such as “completely inadequate“, “seriously flawed” and “will fail to provide any meaningful scientific […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/07/justice4ravens-judicial-review-update/

According to an article in The Times today, the English hen harrier population has been ‘saved’ following a ‘record number’ of successfully fledged birds. Good grief! Nine successful nests in a country that has the habitat to support over 300 pairs is NOT, in any way, shape or form, evidence of a species being ‘saved’. […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2M0mL84 via IFTTT

According to an article in The Times today, the English hen harrier population has been ‘saved’ following a ‘record number’ of successfully fledged birds. Good grief! Nine successful nests in a country that has the habitat to support over 300 pairs is NOT, in any way, shape or form, evidence of a species being ‘saved’. […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/06/hen-harrier-breeding-results-demonstrate-this-species-still-suppressed-by-illegal-persecution/

We’ve been witnessing an increase in propaganda from the grouse shooting industry’s Gift of Grouse campaign in recent months, as they ramp up the pressure to try and ward off any kind of regulation that the Scottish Government’s grouse moor review panel might recommend. We know this fear of regulation is driving this campaign because […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2OdDLUZ via IFTTT

We’ve been witnessing an increase in propaganda from the grouse shooting industry’s Gift of Grouse campaign in recent months, as they ramp up the pressure to try and ward off any kind of regulation that the Scottish Government’s grouse moor review panel might recommend. We know this fear of regulation is driving this campaign because […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/05/more-birds-on-angus-glens-housing-estate-than-on-grouse-moor/

The Honorary Professors of Idiocy at the Angus Glens Institute for Critical Thinking are at it again. Not content with embarrassing themselves with the laughable critique of the Golden Eagle Satellite Tag Review earlier this year (see here), they’re now on a mission to further detract attention from the damning evidence of illegal persecution being […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2LTmVxC via IFTTT

The Honorary Professors of Idiocy at the Angus Glens Institute for Critical Thinking are at it again. Not content with embarrassing themselves with the laughable critique of the Golden Eagle Satellite Tag Review earlier this year (see here), they’re now on a mission to further detract attention from the damning evidence of illegal persecution being […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/04/deliberate-misinformation-about-welfare-of-satellite-tagged-raptors/

We’ve been blogging recently about wildlife that has been caught/killed in ‘vermin’ traps set by gamekeepers on grouse moors. These traps are used to target legal quarry such as stoats and weasels but they often catch other species, as we’ve seen in recent weeks, such as red squirrels, song thrushes, mistle thrushes, red grouse, pied […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/ring-ouzel-is-latest-victim-of-vermin-trap-on-grouse-moor/

We’ve been blogging recently about wildlife that has been caught/killed in ‘vermin’ traps set by gamekeepers on grouse moors. These traps are used to target legal quarry such as stoats and weasels but they often catch other species, as we’ve seen in recent weeks, such as red squirrels, song thrushes, mistle thrushes, red grouse, pied […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2OHZ2ar via IFTTT

The following article appeared in the Northamptonshire Telegraph on Tuesday 31 July 2018: POLICE ARE APPEALING FOR WITNESSES AFTER A RED KITE WAS SHOT AND INJURED The bird of prey is being seen to by a local vet after being shot and injured yesterday (Monday). The shooting took place in the area of Deene park […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/red-kite-shot-near-corby-northants/

The following article appeared in the Northamptonshire Telegraph on Tuesday 31 July 2018: POLICE ARE APPEALING FOR WITNESSES AFTER A RED KITE WAS SHOT AND INJURED The bird of prey is being seen to by a local vet after being shot and injured yesterday (Monday). The shooting took place in the area of Deene park […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2ADmq5L via IFTTT

RSPB press release (3 August 2018): RECORD NUMBER OF HEN HARRIER CHICKS TAGGED THIS YEAR Over 30 chicks tagged by RSPB Project An unprecedented number of hen harrier chicks have been fitted with satellite tags this year by the RSPB as part of its EU funded Hen Harrier LIFE project to secure the future of […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2AD4iJl via IFTTT

RSPB press release (3 August 2018): RECORD NUMBER OF HEN HARRIER CHICKS TAGGED THIS YEAR Over 30 chicks tagged by RSPB Project An unprecedented number of hen harrier chicks have been fitted with satellite tags this year by the RSPB as part of its EU funded Hen Harrier LIFE project to secure the future of […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/rspb-satellite-tags-a-shedload-of-hen-harriers/

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating a suspected poisoning incident after raptor workers found the body of a dead young peregrine and the remains of what had probably been a live tethered pigeon close the peregrine’s nest site. An adult peregrine is reported as ‘missing’ from the site. The gruesome discovery was […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/02/poisoning-suspected-after-discovery-of-dead-peregrine-tethered-pigeon-bait/

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating a suspected poisoning incident after raptor workers found the body of a dead young peregrine and the remains of what had probably been a live tethered pigeon close the peregrine’s nest site. An adult peregrine is reported as ‘missing’ from the site. The gruesome discovery was […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2ACoGKA via IFTTT

Press release from OneKind and League Against Cruel Sports Scotland (1st August 2018): Charities have today intensified their calls for urgent action from the Scottish Government to prevent the further mass killing of Scotland’s mountain hares. The open season on mountain hares begins today (1st August) and runs until 28 February. During this period, tens of […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/01/further-calls-to-end-mountain-hare-culling-as-slaughter-season-opens-today/

Press release from OneKind and League Against Cruel Sports Scotland (1st August 2018): Charities have today intensified their calls for urgent action from the Scottish Government to prevent the further mass killing of Scotland’s mountain hares. The open season on mountain hares begins today (1st August) and runs until 28 February. During this period, tens of […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2n0sMCH via IFTTT

It was with enormous shock and sadness that we learned of the passing of Dr Paul Haworth at the weekend. Paul was a long-standing member of the Scottish Raptor Study Group and even if you hadn’t enjoyed the pleasure of knowing him, if you’re a regular reader of this blog you’ll be familiar with his […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2LTZ6oE via IFTTT

It was with enormous shock and sadness that we learned of the passing of Dr Paul Haworth at the weekend. Paul was a long-standing member of the Scottish Raptor Study Group and even if you hadn’t enjoyed the pleasure of knowing him, if you’re a regular reader of this blog you’ll be familiar with his […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2018/08/01/paul-haworth-obituary/