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Here’s a new poster for the Cairngorms National Park, created by one of our blog readers (thank you) following the news (here) that yet another young eagle has been illegally killed, this time poisoned to death on a grouse moor in this so-called National Park. You’ll be seeing a lot more of this image very […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3hWxITE

Here’s a new poster for the Cairngorms National Park, created by one of our blog readers (thank you) following the news (here) that yet another young eagle has been illegally killed, this time poisoned to death on a grouse moor in this so-called National Park. You’ll be seeing a lot more of this image very […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3hWxITE via IFTTT

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Board of one of the world’s most famous national parks would have quite a lot to say if the headlines were full of the news of an illegally poisoned white-tailed eagle that had been found within the park’s boundary. But apparently not. Grant Moir, Chief Executive of the […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3gcn7DB

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Board of one of the world’s most famous national parks would have quite a lot to say if the headlines were full of the news of an illegally poisoned white-tailed eagle that had been found within the park’s boundary. But apparently not. Grant Moir, Chief Executive of the […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3gcn7DB via IFTTT

Public anger over the news that yet another bird of prey has been found illegally killed on a Scottish grouse moor – this time a white-tailed eagle found poisoned in the Cairngorms National Park – is showing no sign of subsiding (see here and click on the links to read some of the letters that […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3fbGaw8 via IFTTT

Public anger over the news that yet another bird of prey has been found illegally killed on a Scottish grouse moor – this time a white-tailed eagle found poisoned in the Cairngorms National Park – is showing no sign of subsiding (see here and click on the links to read some of the letters that […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3fbGaw8

There has been an unprecedented response from the general public to the news that a young white-tailed eagle has been found illegally poisoned on a grouse moor in the world-famous Cairngorms National Park (see here and here). The Scottish Government published a pathetically inadequate tweet yesterday (here) designed to fob everyone off but actually generating […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3357FoN via IFTTT

There has been an unprecedented response from the general public to the news that a young white-tailed eagle has been found illegally poisoned on a grouse moor in the world-famous Cairngorms National Park (see here and here). The Scottish Government published a pathetically inadequate tweet yesterday (here) designed to fob everyone off but actually generating […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3357FoN

In sharp contrast to the pathetically inadequate Scottish Government’s response (see here) to the news that a poisoned sea eagle has been found on a grouse moor in the Cairngorms National Park, the Scottish Greens’ response is spot on: POISONING OF WHITE-TAILED EAGLE REVEALS NEED FOR REFORM The revelation that a White-Tailed eagle found dead […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3hLv0jv via IFTTT

In sharp contrast to the pathetically inadequate Scottish Government’s response (see here) to the news that a poisoned sea eagle has been found on a grouse moor in the Cairngorms National Park, the Scottish Greens’ response is spot on: POISONING OF WHITE-TAILED EAGLE REVEALS NEED FOR REFORM The revelation that a White-Tailed eagle found dead […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3hLv0jv

Further to Monday’s appalling news that a young white-tailed eagle has been found illegally poisoned on a grouse moor in the Cairngorms National Park (see here and here), the Scottish Government has responded. Of sorts. The official twitter channel of the Scottish Government, covering the environment and rural economy (@GreenerScotland) posted this at four minutes to […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/336bRVC

Further to Monday’s appalling news that a young white-tailed eagle has been found illegally poisoned on a grouse moor in the Cairngorms National Park (see here and here), the Scottish Government has responded. Of sorts. The official twitter channel of the Scottish Government, covering the environment and rural economy (@GreenerScotland) posted this at four minutes to […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/336bRVC via IFTTT

It’s fair to say that there has been public uproar at the news that yet another eagle has been found illegally killed in Scotland, this time a young sea eagle, found poisoned on a grouse moor inside the Cairngorms National Park (see here). The police have not named the estate on which the poisoned corpse […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/39BNRKV

It’s fair to say that there has been public uproar at the news that yet another eagle has been found illegally killed in Scotland, this time a young sea eagle, found poisoned on a grouse moor inside the Cairngorms National Park (see here). The police have not named the estate on which the poisoned corpse […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/39BNRKV via IFTTT

Further to today’s news that a young white-tailed eagle has been found illegally poisoned on a grouse moor in the Cairngorms National Park (see here), the RSPB has responded. Head of Investigations Ian Thomson has written a blog – see here – where he talks about the long history of raptor persecution on grouse moors […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3jNhwp8

Further to today’s news that a young white-tailed eagle has been found illegally poisoned on a grouse moor in the Cairngorms National Park (see here), the RSPB has responded. Head of Investigations Ian Thomson has written a blog – see here – where he talks about the long history of raptor persecution on grouse moors […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3jNhwp8 via IFTTT

A satellite-tagged white-tailed eagle has been found poisoned on a grouse moor in the Cairngorms National Park. This should be the tipping point. The Scottish Government simply cannot ignore this blatant criminality any longer. There are contact details at the foot of this blog if you want to write to the First Minister and her […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2X09AHq

A satellite-tagged golden eagle has been found poisoned on a grouse moor in the Cairngorms National Park. This should be the tipping point. The Scottish Government simply cannot ignore this blatant criminality any longer. We’ll have much, much more to say about this latest crime but for now, here’s the press release just issued by […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2X09AHq via IFTTT

At the weekend The Scotsman published a letter from Tim (Kim) Baynes, Director of Scottish Land & Estates’ Moorland Group, which was basically an hysterical scaremongering piece about how grouse moor licensing would signal rural Armageddon (see here). Today The Scotsman has published a letter of response from Logan Steele, Communications Secretary of the Scottish […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2P1j9S0 via IFTTT

At the weekend The Scotsman published a letter from Tim (Kim) Baynes, Director of Scottish Land & Estates’ Moorland Group, which was basically an hysterical scaremongering piece about how grouse moor licensing would signal rural Armageddon (see here). Today The Scotsman has published a letter of response from Logan Steele, Communications Secretary of the Scottish […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2P1j9S0

As conservationists continue to express concern for the safety of the visiting Bearded Vulture in the Peak District National Park (e.g. see here), the RSPB has published a blog detailing more cases of confirmed and suspected illegal raptor persecution that have been recorded in the area since the beginning of lockdown. [This shot buzzard had […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/39wlVYZ

As conservationists continue to express concern for the safety of the visiting Bearded Vulture in the Peak District National Park (e.g. see here), the RSPB has published a blog detailing more cases of confirmed and suspected illegal raptor persecution that have been recorded in the area since the beginning of lockdown. [This shot buzzard had […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/39wlVYZ via IFTTT

Last month the Scottish Parliament voted overwhelmingly (see here) to provide full protected status for mountain hares, thus effectively ending the unregulated slaughter of ~26,000 hares on grouse moors every year. However, hare-culling under licence will still be permitted under certain circumstances and the conflict over the protection of this species is far from over. […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3f3AunU

Last month the Scottish Parliament voted overwhelmingly (see here) to provide full protected status for mountain hares, thus effectively ending the unregulated slaughter of ~26,000 hares on grouse moors every year. However, hare-culling under licence will still be permitted under certain circumstances and the conflict over the protection of this species is far from over. […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3f3AunU via IFTTT

Earlier this week Duncan Orr-Ewing, Head of Species and Land Management at RSPB Scotland, wrote an opinion piece for The Scotsman in which he argued that the licensing of Scottish grouse moors is needed now, not in five years’ time (see here). [Intensively managed grouse moors in the Cairngorms National Park, photo by Ruth Tingay] […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3f3wDY0

Earlier this week Duncan Orr-Ewing, Head of Species and Land Management at RSPB Scotland, wrote an opinion piece for The Scotsman in which he argued that the licensing of Scottish grouse moors is needed now, not in five years’ time (see here). [Intensively managed grouse moors in the Cairngorms National Park, photo by Ruth Tingay] […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3f3wDY0 via IFTTT

A funding award of up to £1,000 is up for grabs to help support early-career researchers working on projects that focus on the conservation of birds of prey. The Marion Paviour Award is administered by the Hawk Conservancy and this is the third year it has been available. This award is open to applicants anywhere […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3hFFReH

A funding award of up to £1,000 is up for grabs to help support early-career researchers working on projects that focus on the conservation of birds of prey. The Marion Paviour Award is administered by the Hawk Conservancy and this is the third year it has been available. This award is open to applicants anywhere […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3hFFReH via IFTTT

Joint press release from North Yorkshire Police and RSPB (24 July 2020) APPEAL FOR INFORMATION AFTER ANALYSIS REVEALS BUZZARD POISONED Buzzard found dead on moorland near Swainby, North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Police and the RSPB are appealing for information after a dead buzzard was found on Live Moor close to the village of Swainby. The […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2OSedPx

Joint press release from North Yorkshire Police and RSPB (24 July 2020) APPEAL FOR INFORMATION AFTER ANALYSIS REVEALS BUZZARD POISONED Buzzard found dead on moorland near Swainby, North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Police and the RSPB are appealing for information after a dead buzzard was found on Live Moor close to the village of Swainby. The […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2OSedPx via IFTTT

Natural England has today published a short, poorly-detailed update on this year’s hen harrier brood meddling trial. For new blog readers, hen harrier brood meddling is a conservation sham sanctioned by DEFRA and carried out by Natural England (NE), in cahoots with the very industry responsible for the species’ catastrophic decline in England. For more […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2WVn6MF via IFTTT

Natural England has today published a short, poorly-detailed update on this year’s hen harrier brood meddling trial. For new blog readers, hen harrier brood meddling is a conservation sham sanctioned by DEFRA and carried out by Natural England (NE), in cahoots with the very industry responsible for the species’ catastrophic decline in England. For more […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2WVn6MF

32 dead pheasants have been found wrapped in black bin liners and dumped in the countryside in the north east of England, according to a report on social media. According to the local council guys who were called to come and remove them, this is the second time pheasants have been dumped at this site […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/30F3g9u via IFTTT

32 dead pheasants have been found wrapped in black bin liners and dumped in the countryside in the north east of England, according to a report on social media. According to the local council guys who were called to come and remove them, this is the second time pheasants have been dumped at this site […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/30F3g9u

Duncan Orr Ewing, Head of Species and Land Management at RSPB Scotland has written an opinion piece published today in The Scotsman: Duncan’s article relates to the still-awaited Government response to the Werritty Review (apparently now due ‘in the autumn’ but don’t hold your breath). For new blog readers, the Werritty Review was commissioned by […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/30ElyaC

Duncan Orr Ewing, Head of Species and Land Management at RSPB Scotland has written an opinion piece published today in The Scotsman: Duncan’s article relates to the still-awaited Government response to the Werritty Review (apparently now due ‘in the autumn’ but don’t hold your breath). For new blog readers, the Werritty Review was commissioned by […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/30ElyaC via IFTTT

Following the news that a goshawk was recently trapped and apparently killed by a masked individual on the Queen’s grouse moor in North Yorkshire (see here and here), the Yorkshire Post is claiming that three gamekeepers were suspended. According to the article, the Head gamekeeper and two underkeepers were suspended after being interviewed by North […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3hjGavJ

Following the news that a goshawk was recently trapped and apparently killed by a masked individual on the Queen’s grouse moor in North Yorkshire (see here and here), the Yorkshire Post is claiming that three gamekeepers were suspended. According to the article, the Head gamekeeper and two underkeepers were suspended after being interviewed by North […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3hjGavJ via IFTTT

Alex Thomson, Chief Correspondent at Channel 4 News is on a bit of a roll. In May he did a cracking report on the illegal persecution of birds of prey on grouse moors across North Yorkshire (see here). Yesterday he did a cracking report about why the Langholm community is having to raise £6 million […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3hgh2Ww via IFTTT

Alex Thomson, Chief Correspondent at Channel 4 News is on a bit of a roll. In May he did a cracking report on the illegal persecution of birds of prey on grouse moors across North Yorkshire (see here). Yesterday he did a cracking report about why the Langholm community is having to raise £6 million […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3hgh2Ww

Press release from Scottish SPCA (17 July 2020) Scottish SPCA raise concerns after animals die suffering in illegal snares and traps The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after being alerted to deceased animals caught in illegal snares and traps over the last month. The Society’s special investigations unit was alerted to two incidents of […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2ZISQ9l via IFTTT

Press release from Scottish SPCA (17 July 2020) Scottish SPCA raise concerns after animals die suffering in illegal snares and traps The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after being alerted to deceased animals caught in illegal snares and traps over the last month. The Society’s special investigations unit was alerted to two incidents of […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2ZISQ9l

Further to last week’s news that North Yorkshire Police were appealing for information after the alleged killing of a goshawk that was caught inside a trap on a grouse moor in the North York Moors National Park (see here), the location has now been revealed to be one of the Queen’s grouse moors, part of […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2OG7xUu

Further to last week’s news that North Yorkshire Police were appealing for information after the alleged killing of a goshawk that was caught inside a trap on a grouse moor in the North York Moors National Park (see here), the location has now been revealed to be one of the Queen’s grouse moors, part of […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2OG7xUu via IFTTT

North Yorkshire Police made quite a statement on Friday morning when at least 10 marked police vehicles descended upon Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale, along with forensic-suited poisons experts from Natural England. When asked by local residents what they were doing, the police replied they were conducting searches in relation to the illegal killing of birds […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3hcgCAH

North Yorkshire Police made quite a statement on Friday morning when at least 10 marked police vehicles descended upon Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale, along with forensic-suited poisons experts from Natural England. When asked by local residents what they were doing, the police replied they were conducting searches in relation to the illegal killing of birds […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3hcgCAH via IFTTT

Well done Ian Cooper (Mountain Escapes) for hosting today’s inaugural Hen Harrier Day Wales, ably assisted by Alan Davies (Birdwatching Trips). This event was supposed to have taken place at a venue in Snowdonia but obviously covid19 put paid to that, but Ian and co have worked hard to bring the event online and it […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2BcPC4L

Well done Ian Cooper (Mountain Escapes) for hosting today’s inaugural Hen Harrier Day Wales, ably assisted by Alan Davies (Birdwatching Trips). This event was supposed to have taken place at a venue in Snowdonia but obviously covid19 put paid to that, but Ian and co have worked hard to bring the event online and it […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2BcPC4L via IFTTT

The first ever Hen Harrier Day Wales takes place tomorrow (Saturday, 18 July 2020) and will be live-streamed on Facebook from 12 – 4pm. Hosted by two outdoor companies, Mountain Escapes & Julian Cartright Mountain Adventures, this is the first of two online Hen Harrier Day events this year, with a UK-wide event taking place […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3eD8Fmp via IFTTT

The first ever Hen Harrier Day Wales takes place tomorrow (Saturday, 18 July 2020) and will be live-streamed on Facebook from 12 – 4pm. Hosted by two outdoor companies, Mountain Escapes & Julian Cartright Mountain Adventures, this is the first of two online Hen Harrier Day events this year, with a UK-wide event taking place […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3eD8Fmp

Press release from North Yorkshire Police (15 July 2020) Police appeal for information after goshawk killed near Goathland North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information about an incident in which a goshawk appeared to be killed after becoming caught in a cage trap. Video footage, which was passed on to North Yorkshire Police, shows the […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3fBWB6i

Press release from North Yorkshire Police (15 July 2020) Police appeal for information after goshawk killed near Goathland North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information about an incident in which a goshawk appeared to be killed after becoming caught in a cage trap. Video footage, which was passed on to North Yorkshire Police, shows the […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3fBWB6i via IFTTT

The young Bearded Vulture that has been roosting in the Peak District National Park is causing concern for conservationists who fear for its safety on the notorious grouse moors. [The young Bearded Vulture, photo by William Bowell] It just happens to have chosen to hang out in ‘one of the worst 10km squares for raptor […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2DJTjjf

The young Bearded Vulture that has been roosting in the Peak District National Park is causing concern for conservationists who fear for its safety on the notorious grouse moors. [The young Bearded Vulture, photo by William Bowell] It just happens to have chosen to hang out in ‘one of the worst 10km squares for raptor […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2DJTjjf via IFTTT

Police on the island of Guernsey are appealing for information after at least three peregrines have been found poisoned with ‘an unusual cocktail of banned pesticides’ in the last 14 months. A fourth peregrine was found in June and toxicology results are pending. This story featured on the BBC Channel Islands News last night and […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2CcN46X via IFTTT

Police on the island of Guernsey are appealing for information after at least three peregrines have been found poisoned with ‘an unusual cocktail of banned pesticides’ in the last 14 months. A fourth peregrine was found in June and toxicology results are pending. This story featured on the BBC Channel Islands News last night and […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2CcN46X

Press release from North Yorkshire Police (13 July 2020) Appeal for information after buzzard found shot in Ryedale Bird found seriously injured near Appleton-le-Moors North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a female buzzard was discovered shot near Appleton le Moors on Sunday 5 July. The bird was found suffering multiple injuries in woods […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2Ztc0Ae

Press release from North Yorkshire Police (13 July 2020) Appeal for information after buzzard found shot in Ryedale Bird found seriously injured near Appleton-le-Moors North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a female buzzard was discovered shot near Appleton le Moors on Sunday 5 July. The bird was found suffering multiple injuries in woods […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2Ztc0Ae via IFTTT

Last month Scottish Greens MSP Mark Ruskell lodged a series of Parliamentary questions about the toxic hazard of lead ammunition and the use of medicated grit on grouse moors (see here). Those questions have now been answered by two SNP Ministers (Mairi Gougeon, Environment Minister and Joe Fitzpatrick, Minister for Public Health, Sport & Well-being). […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2C83Fc3

Last month Scottish Greens MSP Mark Ruskell lodged a series of Parliamentary questions about the toxic hazard of lead ammunition and the use of medicated grit on grouse moors (see here). Those questions have now been answered by two SNP Ministers (Mairi Gougeon, Environment Minister and Joe Fitzpatrick, Minister for Public Health, Sport & Well-being). […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2C83Fc3 via IFTTT

Last October the RSPB announced at its AGM that it was to undertake a policy review of gamebird shooting (see here). It launched a consultation earlier this year, taking views from RSPB members, conservation partners and the shooting industry (e.g. see here, here and here). [Dead pheasants, Getty photo] This morning Martin Harper has published a […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2C5nBfN via IFTTT

Last October the RSPB announced at its AGM that it was to undertake a policy review of gamebird shooting (see here). It launched a consultation earlier this year, taking views from RSPB members, conservation partners and the shooting industry (e.g. see here, here and here). [Dead pheasants, Getty photo] This morning Martin Harper has published a […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2C5nBfN

Natural England has been planning a so-called ‘reintroduction’ of hen harriers to southern England since 2016, as part of DEFRA’s ludicrous Hen Harrier Action Plan. We’ve been blogging about this unhinged proposal for years. As regular blog readers will know, finding out information about this ‘Let’s divert attention from illegal persecution on driven grouse moors’ scheme […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/32an3A5 via IFTTT

Natural England has been planning a so-called ‘reintroduction’ of hen harriers to southern England since 2016, as part of DEFRA’s ludicrous Hen Harrier Action Plan. We’ve been blogging about this unhinged proposal for years. As regular blog readers will know, finding out information about this ‘Let’s divert attention from illegal persecution on driven grouse moors’ scheme […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/32an3A5

Three days ago we blogged that at least 40 hen harriers were ‘missing’ in suspicious circumstances or had been confirmed killed since 2018 (see here). Today the list is updated to 42 hen harriers, ‘missing’ or confirmed killed since 2018. Here’s the blog we’ll publish every time this list is updated: It’s getting to that […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/322ulWr

Three days ago we blogged that at least 40 hen harriers were ‘missing’ in suspicious circumstances or had been confirmed killed since 2018 (see here). Today the list is updated to 42 hen harriers, ‘missing’ or confirmed killed since 2018. Here’s the blog we’ll publish every time this list is updated: It’s getting to that […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/322ulWr via IFTTT

Last week wildlife campaign group Wild Justice launched a crowdfunder to raise money to support a proposed legal challenge against the Government’s ongoing badger cull (see here). A phenomenal public response resulted in £48,500 being raised in just three days (see here). [Badger photo by Chris Packham] Yesterday, Wild Justice lodged legal papers at the […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/326LgHv

Last week wildlife campaign group Wild Justice launched a crowdfunder to raise money to support a proposed legal challenge against the Government’s ongoing badger cull (see here). A phenomenal public response resulted in £48,500 being raised in just three days (see here). [Badger photo by Chris Packham] Yesterday, Wild Justice lodged legal papers at the […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/326LgHv via IFTTT

It’s getting to that time of year when the grouse shooting industry pumps out its patently misleading propaganda relating to hen harrier conservation in the UK. The aim is to hoodwink the public in to believing that the industry loves hen harriers and is doing all it can to protect and nurture the tiny remnant […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3gLgHLB

It’s getting to that time of year when the grouse shooting industry pumps out its patently misleading propaganda relating to hen harrier conservation in the UK. The aim is to hoodwink the public in to believing that the industry loves hen harriers and is doing all it can to protect and nurture the tiny remnant […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3gLgHLB via IFTTT

As many will recall, in November 2019 SNH imposed a three-year General Licence restriction on the Leadhills Estate in South Lanarkshire following ‘clear evidence from Police Scotland that wildlife crimes had been committed on this estate’ (see here, here, here, here, and here). Those alleged offences included the ‘illegal killing of a short-eared owl, two buzzards and three […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3gxQFva

As many will recall, in November 2019 SNH imposed a three-year General Licence restriction on the Leadhills Estate in South Lanarkshire following ‘clear evidence from Police Scotland that wildlife crimes had been committed on this estate’ (see here, here, here, here, and here). Those alleged offences included the ‘illegal killing of a short-eared owl, two buzzards and three […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3gxQFva via IFTTT

Just three days ago Wild Justice launched a crowdfunder to raise £48.5K to support a legal challenge against the badger cull (see here). Today, incredibly, thanks to an outpouring of public support the target has been reached and the crowdfunder has now been closed! £38.5K was raised directly by generous supporters and then another £10K […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2ZzbXl5

Just three days ago Wild Justice launched a crowdfunder to raise £48.5K to support a legal challenge against the badger cull (see here). Today, incredibly, thanks to an outpouring of public support the target has been reached and the crowdfunder has now been closed! £38.5K was raised directly by generous supporters and then another £10K […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2ZzbXl5 via IFTTT

Last summer campaign group Wild Justice (Chris Packham, Mark Avery, Ruth Tingay) lodged a petition calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting (here). Within just a few hours of going public the petition had attracted 10,000 signatures, triggering the usual pathetic response from DEFRA (here). Less than three weeks after the launch the petition […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/38nHevk via IFTTT

Last summer campaign group Wild Justice (Chris Packham, Mark Avery, Ruth Tingay) lodged a petition calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting (here). Within just a few hours of going public the petition had attracted 10,000 signatures, triggering the usual pathetic response from DEFRA (here). Less than three weeks after the launch the petition […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/38nHevk

Last week the RSPB revealed that two more satellite-tagged hen harriers had ‘disappeared’ in suspicious circumstances on two grouse moors in the Cairngorms National Park (see here). Scottish Land & Estates, the grouse moor owners’ lobby group, issued this statement in response. Pay close attention to the sentence underlined by RPUK: For those who don’t […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/31zwBnU via IFTTT

Last week the RSPB revealed that two more satellite-tagged hen harriers had ‘disappeared’ in suspicious circumstances on two grouse moors in the Cairngorms National Park (see here). Scottish Land & Estates, the grouse moor owners’ lobby group, issued this statement in response. Pay close attention to the sentence underlined by RPUK: For those who don’t […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/31zwBnU

Wild Justice launched a crowdfunder yesterday (here) to support a legal challenge against the badger cull. It’s already attracted a large sum of support but still has a long way to go to reach the target. Here is the background information from Wild Justice’s crowdfunder page: Wild Justice opposes DEFRA’s highly controversial Badger cull, licensed […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2NHcCvn via IFTTT

Wild Justice launched a crowdfunder yesterday (here) to support a legal challenge against the badger cull. It’s already attracted a large sum of support but still has a long way to go to reach the target. Here is the background information from Wild Justice’s crowdfunder page: Wild Justice opposes DEFRA’s highly controversial Badger cull, licensed […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2NHcCvn