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Raptor Persecution UK: Raven found poisoned on Ruabon Moor, the ‘grouse capital’ of North Wales

RSPB press release (31/5/19) (Links have been added by RPUK) RAVEN FOUND POISONED ON RUABON MOOR The dead bird was found on the same estate near Wrexham, where two satellite-tagged hen harriers recently vanished. Police are now appealing for information from the public.  A dead raven found on Ruabon Moor, near World’s End, North Wales, […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/31/raven-found-poisoned-on-ruabon-moor-the-grouse-capital-of-north-wales/

Raven found poisoned on Ruabon Moor, the ‘grouse capital’ of North Wales

RSPB press release (31/5/19) (Links have been added by RPUK) RAVEN FOUND POISONED ON RUABON MOOR The dead bird was found on the same estate near Wrexham, where two satellite-tagged hen harriers recently vanished. Police are now appealing for information from the public.  A dead raven found on Ruabon Moor, near World’s End, North Wales, […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2I9kq5V via IFTTT

Political silence in response to wildlife crime in Cairngorms National Park

Nine days ago we learned that yet another satellite tagged hen harrier (‘Marci’) had vanished in suspicious circumstances on an unnamed grouse moor near Strathdon, an area of the Cairngorms National Park previously identified as a raptor persecution hotspot. [Hen harrier Marci, photo by Shaila Rao] Hen harrier persecution is a National Wildlife Crime Priority […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2wx5ysp via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Political silence in response to wildlife crime in Cairngorms National Park

Nine days ago we learned that yet another satellite tagged hen harrier (‘Marci’) had vanished in suspicious circumstances on an unnamed grouse moor near Strathdon, an area of the Cairngorms National Park previously identified as a raptor persecution hotspot. [Hen harrier Marci, photo by Shaila Rao] Hen harrier persecution is a National Wildlife Crime Priority […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/31/political-silence-in-response-to-wildlife-crime-in-cairngorms-national-park/

Raptor Persecution UK: Scottish Gamekeepers Association’s pity party in response to failed Strathbraan raven cull bid

At the beginning of May we blogged about how SNH had rejected a 2019 application for a raven cull licence in the Strathbraan area of Perthshire (see here). This decision followed last year’s fiasco when SNH had issued a raven cull licence for Strathbraan, on what we considered to be false pretences, and which was […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/30/scottish-gamekeepers-associations-pity-party-in-response-to-failed-strathbraan-raven-cull-bid/

Scottish Gamekeepers Association’s pity party in response to failed Strathbraan raven cull bid

At the beginning of May we blogged about how SNH had rejected a 2019 application for a raven cull licence in the Strathbraan area of Perthshire (see here). This decision followed last year’s fiasco when SNH had issued a raven cull licence for Strathbraan, on what we considered to be false pretences, and which was […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2VXVyms via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Buccleuch to sell Langholm Moor

Press release from Buccleuch Estate (30/5/19) LAND TO BE MARKETED FOR SALE ON BUCCLEUCH’S BORDERS ESTATE Buccleuch announced today it intends to sell a substantial landholding the Scottish Borders, including Langholm Moor. Following a review of land on its estates, 25,000 acres – stretching from Auchenrivock in the south to Hartsgarth in the north – […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/30/buccleuch-to-sell-langholm-moor/

Buccleuch to sell Langholm Moor

Press release from Buccleuch Estate (30/5/19) LAND TO BE MARKETED FOR SALE ON BUCCLEUCH’S BORDERS ESTATE Buccleuch announced today it intends to sell a substantial landholding the Scottish Borders, including Langholm Moor. Following a review of land on its estates, 25,000 acres – stretching from Auchenrivock in the south to Hartsgarth in the north – […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2VUZ4hj via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: New business ‘Skydancer coffee’ set to support hen harrier conservation

A new business offering fresh speciality coffee is due to launch at the end of June on Uist, in the Western Isles. Called ‘Skydancer’, it’s being set up by Michael and Sarah Faint and will offer an on-site service as well as deliveries. [Photo from the West Highland Free Press] In a recent interview for […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/29/new-business-skydancer-coffee-set-to-support-hen-harrier-conservation/

New business ‘Skydancer coffee’ set to support hen harrier conservation

A new business offering fresh speciality coffee is due to launch at the end of June on Uist, in the Western Isles. Called ‘Skydancer’, it’s being set up by Michael and Sarah Faint and will offer an on-site service as well as deliveries. [Photo from the West Highland Free Press] In a recent interview for […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2Wad3VG via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Case against Scottish gamekeeper accused of 12 wildlife crimes proceeds to trial

The case against a south Scotland gamekeeper has continued this week with an intermediate diet (a type of court hearing) and he has pleaded not guilty to a number of alleged offences. Alan Wilson, 60, is accused of shooting two goshawks, four buzzards, a peregrine falcon, three badgers and an otter at Henlaw Wood, Longformacus, between […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/29/case-against-scottish-gamekeeper-accused-of-12-wildlife-crimes-proceeds-to-trial/

Case against Scottish gamekeeper accused of 12 wildlife crimes proceeds to trial

The case against a south Scotland gamekeeper has continued this week with an intermediate diet (a type of court hearing) and he has pleaded not guilty to a number of alleged offences. Alan Wilson, 60, is accused of shooting two goshawks, four buzzards, a peregrine falcon, three badgers and an otter at Henlaw Wood, Longformacus, between […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/30Riibg via IFTTT

Birds killed after ingesting banned poison nr Kingussie in Cairngorms National Park

Police Scotland has issued the following statement (dated 24 May 2019): We can confirm that enquiries are ongoing following the deaths of four geese, which were reported to the Police by concerned estate workers who had found the birds on their land near Kingussie in late April 2019. Subsequent post-mortem examination of the birds found […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2X6Acon via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Birds killed after ingesting banned poison nr Kingussie in Cairngorms National Park

Police Scotland has issued the following statement (dated 24 May 2019): We can confirm that enquiries are ongoing following the deaths of four geese, which were reported to the Police by concerned estate workers who had found the birds on their land near Kingussie in late April 2019. Subsequent post-mortem examination of the birds found […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/26/birds-killed-after-ingesting-banned-poison-nr-kingussie-in-cairngorms-national-park/

Gamekeepers ready to support reintroduction of buzzards to Salisbury Plain

Thanks to the blog reader who sent us this screen grab of a tweet doing the rounds recently (it now appears to have been deleted). Oh dear. Perhaps Sporting Rifle will consider publishing a link to the RSPB’s very helpful online article ‘How to ID a Hen Harrier’, which includes these useful guides: And perhaps […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2HX4cMR via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Gamekeepers ready to support reintroduction of buzzards to Salisbury Plain

Thanks to the blog reader who sent us this screen grab of a tweet doing the rounds recently (it now appears to have been deleted). Oh dear. Perhaps Sporting Rifle will consider publishing a link to the RSPB’s very helpful online article ‘How to ID a Hen Harrier’, which includes these useful guides: And perhaps […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/25/gamekeepers-ready-to-support-reintroduction-of-buzzards-to-salisbury-plain/

Brilliant response from North Pennines AONB to illegal buzzard shootings

On Thursday we blogged about two separate wildlife crimes that had occurred recently in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) where two buzzards had been shot – one near Steel and one near Blanchland (see here), an area with a growing reputation for raptor persecution. [Photo of one of the shot buzzards […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2VZs1xs via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Brilliant response from North Pennines AONB to illegal buzzard shootings

On Thursday we blogged about two separate wildlife crimes that had occurred recently in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) where two buzzards had been shot – one near Steel and one near Blanchland (see here), an area with a growing reputation for raptor persecution. [Photo of one of the shot buzzards […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/25/brilliant-response-from-north-pennines-aonb-to-illegal-buzzard-shootings/

Raptor Persecution UK: Two buzzards found shot next to grouse moors in North Pennines AONB

Northumbria Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of shot buzzards, in two separate crimes, both close to grouse moors in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Northumbria Police press release (22/5/19): POLICE INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED AFTER BIRDS OF PREY SHOT IN NORTHUMBERLAND Officers are investigating after two separate reports of buzzards […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/23/two-buzzards-found-shot-next-to-grouse-moors-in-north-pennines-aonb/

Two buzzards found shot next to grouse moors in North Pennines AONB

Northumbria Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of shot buzzards, in two separate crimes, both close to grouse moors in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Northumbria Police press release (22/5/19): POLICE INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED AFTER BIRDS OF PREY SHOT IN NORTHUMBERLAND Officers are investigating after two separate reports of buzzards […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2HxFcNf via IFTTT

‘Werritty Review presents huge opportunity for change’ says Scottish Raptor Study Group

Last week Logan Steele, the Scottish Raptor Study Group‘s Communications Secretary, wrote a guest blog for the RSPB on why a licensing scheme is urgently required for the grouse shooting industry (see here). [Golden eagle ‘Fearnan’ found illegally poisoned on a grouse moor in the Angus Glens] Logan argued that the shooting industry had failed […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2HxHNXx via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: ‘Werritty Review presents huge opportunity for change’ says Scottish Raptor Study Group

Last week Logan Steele, the Scottish Raptor Study Group‘s Communications Secretary, wrote a guest blog for the RSPB on why a licensing scheme is urgently required for the grouse shooting industry (see here). [Golden eagle ‘Fearnan’ found illegally poisoned on a grouse moor in the Angus Glens] Logan argued that the shooting industry had failed […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/23/werritty-review-presents-huge-opportunity-for-change-says-scottish-raptor-study-group/

Raptor Persecution UK: Hen harrier Marci ‘disappears’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park

RSPB Scotland has issued the following press release this morning: ANOTHER RARE HEN HARRIER DISAPPEARS IN CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK RSPB Scotland are appealing for information following the sudden disappearance of a young hen harrier in an area notorious for bird of prey persecution. The female harrier, named Marci, was satellite tagged as a chick in […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/22/hen-harrier-marci-disappears-on-grouse-moor-in-cairngorms-national-park/

Hen harrier Marci ‘disappears’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park

RSPB Scotland has issued the following press release this morning: ANOTHER RARE HEN HARRIER DISAPPEARS IN CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK RSPB Scotland are appealing for information following the sudden disappearance of a young hen harrier in an area notorious for bird of prey persecution. The female harrier, named Marci, was satellite tagged as a chick in […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2HGqOBi via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: SNH announces consultation on General Licences

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has announced it is to launch a public consultation on the General Licences later this summer. [The use of traps like this one are ‘regulated’ under the General Licences but that ‘regulation’ is rarely enforced] Here’s the SNH press release: SNH to launch General Licence Consultation A 12-week consultation about General […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/21/snh-announces-consultation-on-general-licences/

SNH announces consultation on General Licences

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has announced it is to launch a public consultation on the General Licences later this summer. [The use of traps like this one are ‘regulated’ under the General Licences but that ‘regulation’ is rarely enforced] Here’s the SNH press release: SNH to launch General Licence Consultation A 12-week consultation about General […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2WQTkXf via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Andy Wightman needs our help

Our long-time friend and colleague Andy Wightman is being sued for alleged defamation. His pursuer is claiming astronomical damages of £750,000 (plus 8% annual interest). If Andy loses the case and these damages are awarded in full, he will have to declare bankruptcy and thus stand down as a Member of the Scottish Parliament. For […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/19/andy-wightman-needs-our-help/

Andy Wightman needs our help

Our long-time friend and colleague Andy Wightman is being sued for alleged defamation. His pursuer is claiming astronomical damages of £750,000 (plus 8% annual interest). If Andy loses the case and these damages are awarded in full, he will have to declare bankruptcy and thus stand down as a Member of the Scottish Parliament. For […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2VEwGQE via IFTTT

Can you identify this man? Derbyshire Police would like a word about an abandoned peregrine nest site

Derbyshire Constabulary’s Rural Crime Team would like to hear from anyone who recognises this individual, photographed near a peregrine breeding site in the Peak District this week (Tuesday 14 May 2019). The peregrines abandoned their breeding attempt the following day. From the Derbyshire Rural Crime Team’s Facebook page today: “We have been monitoring a number […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2EiKSJ3 via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Can you identify this man? Derbyshire Police would like a word about an abandoned peregrine nest site

Derbyshire Constabulary’s Rural Crime Team would like to hear from anyone who recognises this individual, photographed near a peregrine breeding site in the Peak District this week (Tuesday 14 May 2019). The peregrines abandoned their breeding attempt the following day. From the Derbyshire Rural Crime Team’s Facebook page today: “We have been monitoring a number […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/17/can-you-identify-this-man-derbyshire-police-would-like-a-word-about-an-abandoned-peregrine-nest-site/

Raven found shot & decapitated in Cheshire

RSPB press release (16 May 2019) Raven found shot in Cheshire A protected raven has been found illegally shot near Delamere Forest, Cheshire, triggering a police investigation. The bird was found in a field by a man walking his dog along the edge of the forest. The bird had no head but had no other […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2JLCoO3 via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Raven found shot & decapitated in Cheshire

RSPB press release (16 May 2019) Raven found shot in Cheshire A protected raven has been found illegally shot near Delamere Forest, Cheshire, triggering a police investigation. The bird was found in a field by a man walking his dog along the edge of the forest. The bird had no head but had no other […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/17/raven-found-shot-decapitated-in-cheshire/

Raptor Persecution UK: Peregrine found injured at a West Midlands quarry had been shot

The West Midlands Ringing Group is reporting a shot male peregrine found injured at a quarry: From Twitter today: @RingersWm – Yesterday we had a call from a quarry to say that there was an injured peregrine on site. We arrived on site and along with @RSPCA_official we assessed the situation and were able to […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/17/peregrine-found-injured-at-a-west-midlands-quarry-had-been-shot/

Peregrine found injured at a West Midlands quarry had been shot

The West Midlands Ringing Group is reporting a shot male peregrine found injured at a quarry: From Twitter today: @RingersWm – Yesterday we had a call from a quarry to say that there was an injured peregrine on site. We arrived on site and along with @RSPCA_official we assessed the situation and were able to […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2W1X4YX via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Chris Packham collects his CBE for services to nature conservation

Huge congratulations to Chris Packham, who yesterday collected his CBE for services to nature conservation. [Chris with his partner, Charlotte Corney] In the afternoon there was a reception at London Zoo where family and friends gathered to celebrate. But on a day that should have been all about Chris and his achievements, he made it […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/17/chris-packham-collects-his-cbe-for-services-to-nature-conservation/

Chris Packham collects his CBE for services to nature conservation

Huge congratulations to Chris Packham, who yesterday collected his CBE for services to nature conservation. [Chris with his partner, Charlotte Corney] In the afternoon there was a reception at London Zoo where family and friends gathered to celebrate. But on a day that should have been all about Chris and his achievements, he made it […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2YCOzBg via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Another massive penalty for raptor poisoning in Spain

Once again, the Spanish authorities have shown their utter contempt for those who illegally poison birds of prey. They have just handed out the country’s highest ever penalty in relation to the illegal poisoning of 138 raptors and 4 crows in 2012. The victims included red kites, black kites, marsh harriers, Egyptian vultures and Griffon […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/16/another-massive-penalty-for-raptor-poisoning-in-spain/

Another massive penalty for raptor poisoning in Spain

Once again, the Spanish authorities have shown their utter contempt for those who illegally poison birds of prey. They have just handed out the country’s highest ever penalty in relation to the illegal poisoning of 138 raptors and 4 crows in 2012. The victims included red kites, black kites, marsh harriers, Egyptian vultures and Griffon […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2VqbSMl via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Peregrine found suspected shot at Elton Reservoir in Bury

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the discovery of a dead peregrine at Elton Reservoir in Bury, Greater Manchester. The bird was found by a member of the public on 7 May 2019, already quite extensively scavenged. Local media coverage claims that an x-ray demonstrates the bird was shot with an air rifle (e.g. […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/16/peregrine-found-suspected-shot-at-elton-reservoir-in-bury/

Peregrine found suspected shot at Elton Reservoir in Bury

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the discovery of a dead peregrine at Elton Reservoir in Bury, Greater Manchester. The bird was found by a member of the public on 7 May 2019, already quite extensively scavenged. Local media coverage claims that an x-ray demonstrates the bird was shot with an air rifle (e.g. […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2waBD9z via IFTTT

Beccy Speight is RSPB’s new Chief Executive

RSPB press release (15 May 2019) RSPB announces new Chief Executive The RSPB has today announced that its new Chief Executive will be Beccy Speight, currently Chief Executive at the Woodland Trust. She succeeds Dr Mike Clarke who announced he was stepping down late last year. [Beccy Speight, photo from Woodland Trust] Beccy joins us from the Woodland […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2JFp7Xn via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Beccy Speight is RSPB’s new Chief Executive

RSPB press release (15 May 2019) RSPB announces new Chief Executive The RSPB has today announced that its new Chief Executive will be Beccy Speight, currently Chief Executive at the Woodland Trust. She succeeds Dr Mike Clarke who announced he was stepping down late last year. [Beccy Speight, photo from Woodland Trust] Beccy joins us from the Woodland […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/15/beccy-speight-is-rspbs-new-chief-executive/

“The shooting industry has failed to show leadership” – SRSG on need for grouse moor licensing

Logan Steele, the Scottish Raptor Study Group‘s Communications Secretary, has written a guest blog for the RSPB on why a licensing scheme is urgently required for the grouse shooting industry. Logan was one of several to represent the Scottish Raptor Study Group (SRSG) at a number of Parliamentary Committees a couple of years ago, presenting […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2LM4YBy via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: “The shooting industry has failed to show leadership” – SRSG on need for grouse moor licensing

Logan Steele, the Scottish Raptor Study Group‘s Communications Secretary, has written a guest blog for the RSPB on why a licensing scheme is urgently required for the grouse shooting industry. Logan was one of several to represent the Scottish Raptor Study Group (SRSG) at a number of Parliamentary Committees a couple of years ago, presenting […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/15/the-shooting-industry-has-failed-to-show-leadership-srsg-on-need-for-grouse-moor-licensing/

Raptor Persecution UK: Injured goshawk found in Peak District National Park had previously been shot

This has been reported a bit messily but essentially the bottom line is that an x-ray of an injured goshawk found in the Peak District National Park last winter has revealed it had been previously shot. The bird, initially mistaken as a peregrine, was first reported injured by a Derbyshire Police Wildlife Crime Officer on […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/13/injured-goshawk-found-in-peak-district-national-park-had-previously-been-shot/

Injured goshawk found in Peak District National Park had previously been shot

This has been reported a bit messily but essentially the bottom line is that an x-ray of an injured goshawk found in the Peak District National Park last winter has revealed it had been previously shot. The bird, initially mistaken as a peregrine, was first reported injured by a Derbyshire Police Wildlife Crime Officer on […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2W3CdnV via IFTTT

Chris Packham’s ‘penis hate mail’ raises £2,550 for Wild Justice!

For the benefit of those not on Twitter, you’ll be pleased to hear that the ‘penis hate mail‘ sent to Chris Packham has been successfully auctioned on Ebay and has raised a staggering £2,550.00 which will go towards Wild Justice’s next legal challenge. Bravo, Chris, a masterclass in how to deal with those who seek […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/30j21LU via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Chris Packham’s ‘penis hate mail’ raises £2,550 for Wild Justice!

For the benefit of those not on Twitter, you’ll be pleased to hear that the ‘penis hate mail‘ sent to Chris Packham has been successfully auctioned on Ebay and has raised a staggering £2,550.00 which will go towards Wild Justice’s next legal challenge. Bravo, Chris, a masterclass in how to deal with those who seek […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/13/chris-packhams-penis-hate-mail-raises-2550-for-wild-justice/

5 million blog views

The blog has passed another milestone this weekend, reaching 5 million views. It’s gratifying that our audience keeps growing; we’re attracting approx one million views per year at the moment. Why do we spend so much time writing it? That’s simple – to raise awareness about the continuing illegal killing of birds of prey and […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2WAYOFB via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: 5 million blog views

The blog has passed another milestone this weekend, reaching 5 million views. It’s gratifying that our audience keeps growing; we’re attracting approx one million views per year at the moment. Why do we spend so much time writing it? That’s simple – to raise awareness about the continuing illegal killing of birds of prey and […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/11/5-million-blog-views/

Raptor Persecution UK: Birds of prey celebrated at the Scottish Parliament

Scotland’s birds of prey were celebrated at the Scottish Parliament last night during a reception for the Scottish Raptor Study Group (SRSG), hosted by Andy Wightman MSP (Golden Eagle Species Champion). [Andy Wightman MSP with Logan Steele, Communications Secretary SRSG. Photo by Ruth Tingay] In addition to a number of cross-party MSPs, approx 50 guests […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/08/birds-of-prey-celebrated-at-the-scottish-parliament/

Birds of prey celebrated at the Scottish Parliament

Scotland’s birds of prey were celebrated at the Scottish Parliament last night during a reception for the Scottish Raptor Study Group (SRSG), hosted by Andy Wightman MSP (Golden Eagle Species Champion). [Andy Wightman MSP with Logan Steele, Communications Secretary SRSG. Photo by Ruth Tingay] In addition to a number of cross-party MSPs, approx 50 guests […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2Ydj2pa via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Hen harrier ‘Skylar’ disappears next to grouse moor in south Scotland

RSPB press release (7 May 2019) ANOTHER HEN HARRIER DISAPPEARS IN SOUTH LANARKSHIRE “BLACK HOLE” Skylar last recorded next to a grouse moor RSPB Scotland is appealing for information from the public after a young hen harrier, fitted with a satellite transmitter, disappeared suddenly on a moor near Elvanfoot. The female harrier, named Skylar, was […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/hen-harrier-skylar-disappears-next-to-grouse-moor-in-south-scotland/

Hen harrier ‘Skylar’ disappears next to grouse moor in south Scotland

RSPB press release (7 May 2019) ANOTHER HEN HARRIER DISAPPEARS IN SOUTH LANARKSHIRE “BLACK HOLE” Skylar last recorded next to a grouse moor RSPB Scotland is appealing for information from the public after a young hen harrier, fitted with a satellite transmitter, disappeared suddenly on a moor near Elvanfoot. The female harrier, named Skylar, was […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2J4hVon via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: SNH rejects 2019 licence application for Strathbraan raven cull

Good news! Ravens venturing on to the grouse moors of Strathbraan in Highland Perthshire this year will NOT be the victims of an SNH-sanctioned kill-fest ‘just to see what happens’, as they were in 2018. The so-called Strathbraan Community Collaboration for Waders (SCCW), also known as gamekeepers, submitted a revised licence application to SNH on […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/03/snh-rejects-2019-licence-application-for-strathbraan-raven-cull/

SNH rejects 2019 licence application for Strathbraan raven cull

Good news! Ravens venturing on to the grouse moors of Strathbraan in Highland Perthshire this year will NOT be the victims of an SNH-sanctioned kill-fest ‘just to see what happens’, as they were in 2018. The so-called Strathbraan Community Collaboration for Waders (SCCW), also known as gamekeepers, submitted a revised licence application to SNH on […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2ISzO9m via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Chris Packham’s ‘penis hate mail’ auction reinstated on Ebay

A couple of days ago Chris Packham’s ‘penis hate mail’ was put up for auction on Ebay (see here). After just a day the bids had already reached £2,550 but then yesterday Ebay accidentally removed the item. Today, after apologising, Ebay has re-listed the item and so bidding is once again open. BID HERE Please […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/chris-packhams-penis-hate-mail-auction-reinstated-on-ebay/

Chris Packham’s ‘penis hate mail’ auction reinstated on Ebay

A couple of days ago Chris Packham’s ‘penis hate mail’ was put up for auction on Ebay (see here). After just a day the bids had already reached £2,550 but then yesterday Ebay accidentally removed the item. Today, after apologising, Ebay has re-listed the item and so bidding is once again open. BID HERE Please […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2GVk8A1 via IFTTT

Raptor Persecution UK: Death threat letter to Chris Packham is menacing and disturbing

This is the death threat letter that was sent to Chris Packham on Monday: There’s no ambiguity here. The menacing and disturbing content reveals a clear intent. If you recognise the handwriting or know the identity of the person/people who sent it, please contact Hampshire Police immediately. There’s an article about Chris’s reaction to these […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/death-threat-letter-to-chris-packham-is-menacing-and-disturbing/

Death threat letter to Chris Packham is menacing and disturbing

This is the death threat letter that was sent to Chris Packham on Monday: There’s no ambiguity here. The menacing and disturbing content reveals a clear intent. If you recognise the handwriting or know the identity of the person/people who sent it, please contact Hampshire Police immediately. There’s an article about Chris’s reaction to these […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2GWDdC8 via IFTTT