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About a week ago we blogged about the deaths of some birds in some traps that had been set on some grouse moors. Some of the traps had been set legally, but still caught and killed an innocent Dipper (here) whereas other traps had been set illegally and had caught and killed an innocent tawny […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/29/even-more-innocent-victims-caught-in-traps-set-on-grouse-moors/

About a week ago we blogged about the deaths of some birds in some traps that had been set on some grouse moors. Some of the traps had been set legally, but still caught and killed an innocent Dipper (here) whereas other traps had been set illegally and had caught and killed an innocent tawny […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2Xd8ZQ7 via IFTTT

SHAME, WRIT LARGE. At least one brood of hen harriers has been removed from a grouse moor and taken in to captivity today as part of DEFRA’s/Natural England’s scandalous hen harrier brood meddling plan (part of the Government’s useless Hen Harrier Action Plan). How do we know? Has DEFRA and Natural England behaved with impeccable […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/27/hen-harrier-brood-meddling-has-begun-in-england/

SHAME, WRIT LARGE. At least one brood of hen harriers has been removed from a grouse moor and taken in to captivity today as part of DEFRA’s/Natural England’s scandalous hen harrier brood meddling plan (part of the Government’s useless Hen Harrier Action Plan). How do we know? Has DEFRA and Natural England behaved with impeccable […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2FDXon7 via IFTTT

RSPB press release (27 June 2019) YOUNG HEN HARRIER KILLED BY ILLEGAL TRAP ON PERTHSHIRE GROUSE MOOR A satellite tagged hen harrier has been illegally killed on a Perthshire grouse moor. The remains of the young female, named Rannoch, were found by RSPB Scotland in May caught in a spring trap which had been set […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/27/young-hen-harrier-suffers-horrific-death-in-illegal-trap-on-strathbraan-grouse-moor/

RSPB press release (27 June 2019) YOUNG HEN HARRIER KILLED BY ILLEGAL TRAP ON PERTHSHIRE GROUSE MOOR A satellite tagged hen harrier has been illegally killed on a Perthshire grouse moor. The remains of the young female, named Rannoch, were found by RSPB Scotland in May caught in a spring trap which had been set […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/31W2B33 via IFTTT

While we’re all waiting for Scottish Ministers to turn twenty years’ worth of hollow promises in to tangible and effective action against the rampant criminality still all-too evident on many grouse and pheasant-shooting estates, the Scottish Government has decided to invite tenders for some new research in to the ‘rights and aspirations’ of gamekeepers. Yes, […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/26/scottish-government-commissions-research-on-gamekeepers-rights-aspirations/

While we’re all waiting for Scottish Ministers to turn twenty years’ worth of hollow promises in to tangible and effective action against the rampant criminality still all-too evident on many grouse and pheasant-shooting estates, the Scottish Government has decided to invite tenders for some new research in to the ‘rights and aspirations’ of gamekeepers. Yes, […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/31RUMeS via IFTTT

This year Wild Justice is organising a Hen Harrier Day event on Sunday 11th August at Carsington Water in Derbyshire, with fantastic support from Severn Trent Water. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks, including more speakers, but this is what has been organised so far…. Download the poster, spread the word and […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/25/hen-harrier-day-2019-sunday-11th-august/

This year Wild Justice is organising a Hen Harrier Day event on Sunday 11th August at Carsington Water in Derbyshire, with fantastic support from Severn Trent Water. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks, including more speakers, but this is what has been organised so far…. Download the poster, spread the word and […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2N7L2JZ via IFTTT

Alison Johnstone MSP has launched a public consultation as part of her draft Member’s Bill to provide protection for foxes, brown hares and mountain hares in Scotland. Here is the press release from the Scottish Greens (24th June 2019): Scottish Greens Parliamentary Co-Leader Alison Johnstone MSP will today (24 Jun) launch a consultation on her […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2KBMsKJ via IFTTT

Alison Johnstone MSP has launched a public consultation as part of her draft Member’s Bill to provide protection for foxes, brown hares and mountain hares in Scotland. Here is the press release from the Scottish Greens (24th June 2019): Scottish Greens Parliamentary Co-Leader Alison Johnstone MSP will today (24 Jun) launch a consultation on her […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/25/alison-johnstone-msp-launches-draft-bill-to-protect-foxes-and-hares/

A member of the public stumbled across a gruesome scene this morning on a grouse moor in the Peak District National Park. @PatHeath2 posted the following images on twitter: The photographs, reported to be from a grouse moor on the north eastern side of the National Park, have understandably caused widespread disgust and anger. It’s […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2Y0DPMZ via IFTTT

A member of the public stumbled across a gruesome scene this morning on a grouse moor in the Peak District National Park. @PatHeath2 posted the following images on twitter: The photographs, reported to be from a grouse moor on the north eastern side of the National Park, have understandably caused widespread disgust and anger. It’s […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/22/trap-causes-horrific-suffering-on-grouse-moor-in-peak-district-national-park/

The fantastically creative @YoloBirder (Probable Bird Society) has designed a new, limited edition hen harrier t-shirt, whose sales will benefit the RSPB’s Skydancer Appeal, Birders Against Wildlife Crime and Wild Justice. Based on his popular t-shirt design of four years ago [the ‘hen diagram’, geddit?], this updated version includes the words ‘Enough is Enough’ on […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2Xs6hKt via IFTTT

The fantastically creative @YoloBirder (Probable Bird Society) has designed a new, limited edition hen harrier t-shirt, whose sales will benefit the RSPB’s Skydancer Appeal, Birders Against Wildlife Crime and Wild Justice. Based on his popular t-shirt design of four years ago [the ‘hen diagram’, geddit?], this updated version includes the words ‘Enough is Enough’ on […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/22/limited-edition-hen-harrier-t-shirt-on-sale-now/

This morning we received the following images from a blog reader showing a young Dipper that had been crushed to death inside a spring trap set across a stream on the Leadhills (Hopetoun) Estate, a grouse shooting estate in South Lanarkshire. This particular trap looks to be legally-set to catch species such as stoats and […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2X0f4Ej via IFTTT

This morning we received the following images from a blog reader showing a young Dipper that had been crushed to death inside a spring trap set across a stream on the Leadhills (Hopetoun) Estate, a grouse shooting estate in South Lanarkshire. This particular trap looks to be legally-set to catch species such as stoats and […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/21/more-innocent-victims-caught-in-traps-set-on-grouse-moors/

Mairi Gougeon is the Scottish Government’s Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment, and she also happens to be the Species Champion for the Hen Harrier (Species Champions are roles devised to help politicians raise awareness of species conservation). Mairi has been one of the more active Species Champions in the Scottish Parliament, enthusiastically […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/19/scottish-environment-minister-visits-hen-harrier-nest-with-raptor-study-group-fieldworkers/

Mairi Gougeon is the Scottish Government’s Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment, and she also happens to be the Species Champion for the Hen Harrier (Species Champions are roles devised to help politicians raise awareness of species conservation). Mairi has been one of the more active Species Champions in the Scottish Parliament, enthusiastically […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2x1xCo6 via IFTTT

The weekend before last we were out filming in Scotland with Chris Packham, at a number of locations and with a number of experts. We’re not going to say too much about that at the moment because….well, you’ll see in due course. At one particular location we were followed and filmed by an individual. Those […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/17/running-scared/

The weekend before last we were out filming in Scotland with Chris Packham, at a number of locations and with a number of experts. We’re not going to say too much about that at the moment because….well, you’ll see in due course. At one particular location we were followed and filmed by an individual. Those […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2FgNs2L via IFTTT

Here’s a shocker. Scottish gamekeepers have been accused of making ‘misleading’ and ‘greatly exaggerated’ claims about mountain hares, according to SNH staff emails, uncovered by a Freedom of Information request from Scottish animal welfare charity OneKind. This news was revealed in an article in yesterday’s Sunday Times, and the SNH staff comments are alleged to […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2KWtzBC via IFTTT

Here’s a shocker. Scottish gamekeepers have been accused of making ‘misleading’ and ‘greatly exaggerated’ claims about mountain hares, according to SNH staff emails, uncovered by a Freedom of Information request from Scottish animal welfare charity OneKind. This news was revealed in an article in yesterday’s Sunday Times, and the SNH staff comments are alleged to […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/17/gamekeepers-accused-of-making-misleading-greatly-exaggerated-claims-re-mountain-hares/

Two years on, and the trial against Scottish gamekeeper Alan Wilson, who is accused of committing 12 alleged wildlife crimes, has been adjourned before it even started. Mr Wilson, 60, is accused of shooting two goshawks, four buzzards, a peregrine falcon, three badgers and an otter at Henlaw Wood, Longformacus, between March 2016 and May […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2wVz9vY via IFTTT

Two years on, and the trial against Scottish gamekeeper Alan Wilson, who is accused of committing 12 alleged wildlife crimes, has been adjourned before it even started. Mr Wilson, 60, is accused of shooting two goshawks, four buzzards, a peregrine falcon, three badgers and an otter at Henlaw Wood, Longformacus, between March 2016 and May […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/14/case-against-scottish-gamekeeper-accused-of-12-alleged-wildlife-crimes-trial-adjourned/

Natural England announced last week that hen harrier brood meddling was imminent (see here), despite overwhelming opposition from conservation experts. In response to that news, you really should read this blog from the Northern England Raptor Forum (NERF). It pulls no punches and NERF’s fury with Natural England is palpable. ‘If brood management goes ahead […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/14/2019-the-year-natural-england-betrayed-hen-harriers-to-placate-the-grouse-shooting-industry/

Natural England announced last week that hen harrier brood meddling was imminent (see here), despite overwhelming opposition from conservation experts. In response to that news, you really should read this blog from the Northern England Raptor Forum (NERF). It pulls no punches and NERF’s fury with Natural England is palpable. ‘If brood management goes ahead […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2ILzMxP via IFTTT

Does anyone recognise this individual? We’d like to know his name. We’d also like to know whether he holds shotgun and firearms certificates. If you think you know who he is, and/or if you know whether he has shotgun and firearms certs, please either comment on the blog (no comments will be published, for legal […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2RnhwPf via IFTTT

Does anyone recognise this individual? We’d like to know his name. We’d also like to know whether he holds shotgun and firearms certificates. If you think you know who he is, and/or if you know whether he has shotgun and firearms certs, please either comment on the blog (no comments will be published, for legal […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/13/recognise-this-individual/

From BBC Scotland today: Kirkcudbright red kites were poisoned, tests reveal Tests have confirmed that two out of three red kites found dead in southern Scotland last month were illegally poisoned. The birds were discovered near Kirkcudbright in early May. Post mortem examinations have shown illegal pesticides were used to kill two of the birds […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/13/two-red-kites-poisoned-in-south-scotland-tests-awaited-on-third/

From BBC Scotland today: Kirkcudbright red kites were poisoned, tests reveal Tests have confirmed that two out of three red kites found dead in southern Scotland last month were illegally poisoned. The birds were discovered near Kirkcudbright in early May. Post mortem examinations have shown illegal pesticides were used to kill two of the birds […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2F8sq6g via IFTTT

At the end of May we learned, via a Police Scotland statement, that four dead geese had been discovered in April 2019 by estate workers on the Pitmain Estate, nr Kingussie, in the Cairngorms National Park. Subsequent post-mortem examination of the birds found that they died as a result of ingesting a banned pesticide. On […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/13/cairngorms-national-park-authority-finally-issues-statement-on-illegally-poisoned-birds/

At the end of May we learned, via a Police Scotland statement, that four dead geese had been discovered in April 2019 by estate workers on the Pitmain Estate, nr Kingussie, in the Cairngorms National Park. Subsequent post-mortem examination of the birds found that they died as a result of ingesting a banned pesticide. On […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2F64Kzm via IFTTT

Our long-time friend and colleague (and Golden Eagle Species Champion!) 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 […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/12/last-chance-to-support-andy-wightmans-crowdfunding-campaign/

Our long-time friend and colleague (and Golden Eagle Species Champion!) 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 […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2RaaRYl via IFTTT

Yet another buzzard has been found shot dead in the North York Moors National Park according to a tweet by the brilliant Jean Thorpe, wildlife rehabber extraordinaire, on 5 June 2019: “Shotgun shot buzzard Bransdale Moor, North Yorkshire. National Trust land. Any info please to PC Jez Walmsley, Wildlife crime officer Malton. Yet ANOTHER”. The […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2X9scWI via IFTTT

Yet another buzzard has been found shot dead in the North York Moors National Park according to a tweet by the brilliant Jean Thorpe, wildlife rehabber extraordinaire, on 5 June 2019: “Shotgun shot buzzard Bransdale Moor, North Yorkshire. National Trust land. Any info please to PC Jez Walmsley, Wildlife crime officer Malton. Yet ANOTHER”. The […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/12/buzzard-found-shot-dead-in-north-york-moors-national-park/

Revive, the coalition for grouse moor reform in Scotland is hosting a one-day conference in support of Hen Harrier Day. Saturday 3rd August 2019, 10am-4.30pm, Perth Theatre (PH1 5HZ). The event is free but spaces are limited to ~200  due to the venue so pre-registration is required. The programme will be released in due course […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2wPdWni via IFTTT

Revive, the coalition for grouse moor reform in Scotland is hosting a one-day conference in support of Hen Harrier Day. Saturday 3rd August 2019, 10am-4.30pm, Perth Theatre (PH1 5HZ). The event is free but spaces are limited to ~200  due to the venue so pre-registration is required. The programme will be released in due course […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/12/revive-conference-sat-3rd-august-perth-registration-now-open/

The campaign group Wild Justice has launched a second legal challenge against Natural England’s new General Licence (GL26), in so far as it relates to the killing of Carrion Crows to protect Pheasants. Wild Justice’s legal team (Leigh Day) sent a pre-action protocol letter to Natural England and DEFRA last Friday. You can find a […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/10/wild-justice-launches-new-legal-challenge-against-natural-englands-general-licence-26/

The campaign group Wild Justice has launched a second legal challenge against Natural England’s new General Licence (GL26), in so far as it relates to the killing of Carrion Crows to protect Pheasants. Wild Justice’s legal team (Leigh Day) sent a pre-action protocol letter to Natural England and DEFRA last Friday. You can find a […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/31fYZIW via IFTTT

There’s a five-page news feature on Chris Packham and Wild Justice in the June edition of BBC Wildlife. Features Editor Ben Hoare interviewed Chris about Wild Justice’s legal challenge to Natural England’s General Licences, about Crowgate, death threats, science and agriculture. We don’t have a readable version to publish here but the magazine is now […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/10/chris-packham-change-is-coming/

There’s a five-page news feature on Chris Packham and Wild Justice in the June edition of BBC Wildlife. Features Editor Ben Hoare interviewed Chris about Wild Justice’s legal challenge to Natural England’s General Licences, about Crowgate, death threats, science and agriculture. We don’t have a readable version to publish here but the magazine is now […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/31preou via IFTTT

Today sees the launch of the ‘Operation Owl‘ website, designed and administered by Police Supt Nick Lyall, Chair of the Raptor Persecution Priority Delivery Group (RPPDG). Some of you may remember that ‘Operation Owl’ was the name of a regional, multi-agency raptor persecution crack-down in 2018, led by North Yorkshire Police (see here). Nick Lyall […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/10/operation-owl-new-website-launched-to-raise-awareness-of-raptor-persecution/

Today sees the launch of the ‘Operation Owl‘ website, designed and administered by Police Supt Nick Lyall, Chair of the Raptor Persecution Priority Delivery Group (RPPDG). Some of you may remember that ‘Operation Owl’ was the name of a regional, multi-agency raptor persecution crack-down in 2018, led by North Yorkshire Police (see here). Nick Lyall […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2F0XPrf via IFTTT

Norfolk Constabulary has issued an appeal for information following the suspected theft of two Marsh harrier eggs in Norfolk: WILDLIFE APPEAL WALSINGHAM Police are appealing for information following the theft of bird eggs from a nest near Wells-next-the-Sea. It is believed that two Marsh Harrier eggs were removed from a nest on farm land in […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/09/police-appeal-for-info-after-suspected-theft-of-marsh-harrier-eggs-in-norfolk/

Norfolk Constabulary has issued an appeal for information following the suspected theft of two Marsh harrier eggs in Norfolk: WILDLIFE APPEAL WALSINGHAM Police are appealing for information following the theft of bird eggs from a nest near Wells-next-the-Sea. It is believed that two Marsh Harrier eggs were removed from a nest on farm land in […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2Zeo5pQ via IFTTT

Natural England has announced its disgraceful plan to brood meddle hen harriers is due to begin imminently. An article in today’s Guardian claims this controversial “trial” is ‘supported by conservation groups including the International Centre for Birds of Prey and the Hawk & Owl Trust‘. Of course it is! The ICBP is being paid to […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/06/shameful-natural-england-due-to-begin-hen-harrier-brood-meddling/

Natural England has announced its disgraceful plan to brood meddle hen harriers is due to begin imminently. An article in today’s Guardian claims this controversial “trial” is ‘supported by conservation groups including the International Centre for Birds of Prey and the Hawk & Owl Trust‘. Of course it is! The ICBP is being paid to […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2ZcjTXD via IFTTT

Revive, the coalition for grouse moor reform will be hosting a one-day conference on Saturday 3rd August in Perth, Scotland in support of Hen Harrier Day. This will be a free event at the Perth Theatre but due to space restrictions it will be a ticketed event (~200 seats). You’ll be able to apply for […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2Wsr9l8 via IFTTT

Revive, the coalition for grouse moor reform will be hosting a one-day conference on Saturday 3rd August in Perth, Scotland in support of Hen Harrier Day. This will be a free event at the Perth Theatre but due to space restrictions it will be a ticketed event (~200 seats). You’ll be able to apply for […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/06/revive-conference-in-scotland-in-support-of-hen-harrier-day-3rd-august-2019/

This year the Northern England Raptor Forum (NERF) will once again be hosting a raptor persecution awareness day, in support of Hen Harrier Day (which is taking place on Sunday 11th August in Derbyshire). Last year they hosted an awareness day in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (a hotbed of illegal raptor persecution) and this […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2It3WWa via IFTTT

This year the Northern England Raptor Forum (NERF) will once again be hosting a raptor persecution awareness day, in support of Hen Harrier Day. Last year they hosted an awareness day in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (a hotbed of illegal raptor persecution) and this year they’ll be in the North York Moors National Park, […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/06/raptor-persecution-awareness-day-10th-august-2019-north-yorkshire/

In March we blogged about how Andrew Gilruth of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) had recently written letters to four media outlets (The Field, BBC Wildlife, The Scotsman, The Independent) and in each one he’d included the same quote, attributed to the RSPB, that would suggest to the reader that the RSPB is […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/05/gwct-refuses-to-address-accusation-of-deliberate-misrepresentation/

In March we blogged about how Andrew Gilruth of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) had recently written letters to four media outlets (The Field, BBC Wildlife, The Scotsman, The Independent) and in each one he’d included the same quote, attributed to the RSPB, that would suggest to the reader that the RSPB is […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2WMWNcG via IFTTT

It looks like there will only be one Hen Harrier Day event in the UK in 2019 – but everyone who cares about this bird, and wants to see an end to its persecution, is invited. [Hen harrier, photo by Mark Hamblin] Hen Harrier Day events started in 2014 and have been held at locations […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/04/hen-harrier-day-2019/

It looks like there will only be one Hen Harrier Day event in the UK in 2019 – but everyone who cares about this bird, and wants to see an end to its persecution, is invited. [Hen harrier, photo by Mark Hamblin] Hen Harrier Day events started in 2014 and have been held at locations […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/319mljl via IFTTT

As we all sit and wait for the publication of the Werritty Review (due out shortly) and find out what recommendations have been proposed for the regulation of grouse moor management in Scotland, it’s well worth having a read of another report that’s just been published by RSPB Scotland. Called ‘Grouse Moor Licensing in Scotland: […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/03/regulating-grouse-moor-management-in-scotland-the-next-steps/

As we all sit and wait for the publication of the Werritty Review (due out shortly) and find out what recommendations have been proposed for the regulation of grouse moor management in Scotland, it’s well worth having a read of another report that’s just been published by RSPB Scotland. Called ‘Grouse Moor Licensing in Scotland: […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2Kqy72X via IFTTT

One of the long-running consequences of intensive grouse moor management has been the bulldozing of hill tracks, predominantly created to enable gamekeepers easier access to carry out their wildlife killing duties but also to transport wealthy guests direct to their designated grouse butt to save them the bother of walking up there across the moor. […] from Raptor Persecution UK http://bit.ly/2JUkvxB via IFTTT

One of the long-running consequences of intensive grouse moor management has been the bulldozing of hill tracks, predominantly created to enable gamekeepers easier access to carry out their wildlife killing duties but also to transport wealthy guests direct to their designated grouse butt to save them the bother of walking up there across the moor. […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2019/06/02/andy-wightman-attempts-to-close-loop-hole-that-allows-grouse-moor-owners-to-abuse-hill-tracks-legislation/