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Press release from Revive, the coalition for grouse moor reform in Scotland (29th January 2021) Scottish Government urged to protect Scotland’s ‘Amazon rainforest’ As the UK Government announces an end to muirburn on England’s peatland moors calls for the Scottish Government to end muirburn on Scotland’s controversial grouse moors have intensified. The pressure has increased […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3atY2Cv

Press release from Revive, the coalition for grouse moor reform in Scotland (29th January 2021) Scottish Government urged to protect Scotland’s ‘Amazon rainforest’ As the UK Government announces an end to muirburn on England’s peatland moors calls for the Scottish Government to end muirburn on Scotland’s controversial grouse moors have intensified. The pressure has increased […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3atY2Cv via IFTTT

DEFRA has published the following statement today: England’s ‘national rainforests’ to be protected by new rules Legislation will be brought forward to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats. The government has today announced plans to bring forward legislation to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3iXQcEG via IFTTT

DEFRA has published the following statement today: England’s ‘national rainforests’ to be protected by new rules Legislation will be brought forward to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats. The government has today announced plans to bring forward legislation to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3iXQcEG

There was a brief, useful but ultimately frustrating exchange of views on Twitter at the weekend between Tony Juniper (Chair of Natural England) and a number of conservationists. The subject was the ongoing illegal killing of hen harriers on grouse moors. Like this one (pictured), who died in 2019 after his leg was almost severed […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3r3gxnA

There was a brief, useful but ultimately frustrating exchange of views on Twitter at the weekend between Tony Juniper (Chair of Natural England) and a number of conservationists. The subject was the ongoing illegal killing of hen harriers on grouse moors. Like this one (pictured), who died in 2019 after his leg was almost severed […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3r3gxnA via IFTTT

Press release from Scottish Government (27th January 2021) Greater protection for iconic Scottish mountain hares New licensing regime to take effect from March Mountain hares in Scotland are to be given greater protection under regulations introduced to the Scottish Parliament today. From 1 March 2021, it will be illegal to intentionally kill, injure or take […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3iPiocQ

Press release from Scottish Government (27th January 2021) Greater protection for iconic Scottish mountain hares New licensing regime to take effect from March Mountain hares in Scotland are to be given greater protection under regulations introduced to the Scottish Parliament today. From 1 March 2021, it will be illegal to intentionally kill, injure or take […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3iPiocQ via IFTTT

This blog passed another milestone yesterday, reaching seven million views. In recent years it’s averaged approx 1 million views per year but this time it’s only taken seven months to get from six million all the way to seven million views. Here’s the photograph that gets published here every time a new milestone is reached. […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3t5QbUb

This blog passed another milestone yesterday, reaching seven million views. In recent years it’s averaged approx 1 million views per year but this time it’s only taken seven months to get from six million all the way to seven million views. Here’s the photograph that gets published here every time a new milestone is reached. […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3t5QbUb via IFTTT

In November last year the largest community buyout in south Scotland realised its ambitious goal by raising enough money to buy some moorland from Buccleuch Estates in Langholm with the intention of turning it from a former grouse moor in to a thriving nature reserve for the benefit of the local community, the environment and […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2YdlYEr

In November last year the largest community buyout in south Scotland realised its ambitious goal by raising enough money to buy some moorland from Buccleuch Estates in Langholm with the intention of turning it from a former grouse moor in to a thriving nature reserve for the benefit of the local community, the environment and […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2YdlYEr via IFTTT

The annual mass release of millions of non-native gamebirds (pheasants and red-legged partridges) for shooting has long been of interest to those of us who care about raptor conservation, because the vast majority of illegal raptor persecution in the UK is undertaken by gamekeepers whose job is to ‘protect’ the gamebirds long enough for them […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3pg0TEZ via IFTTT

The annual mass release of millions of non-native gamebirds (pheasants and red-legged partridges) for shooting has long been of interest to those of us who care about raptor conservation, because the vast majority of illegal raptor persecution in the UK is undertaken by gamekeepers whose job is to ‘protect’ the gamebirds long enough for them […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3pg0TEZ

Conservation campaigner Les Wallace has lodged a new petition on the Scottish Parliament website which seeks to make it a condition of any forthcoming grouse shooting licence that landowners must first demonstrate they are using natural flood prevention methods (e.g. reduced heather burning, targeted tree planting) to reduce the downstream flood risk to homes and […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3sT2gfc

Conservation campaigner Les Wallace has lodged a new petition on the Scottish Parliament website which seeks to make it a condition of any forthcoming grouse shooting licence that landowners must first demonstrate they are using natural flood prevention methods (e.g. reduced heather burning, targeted tree planting) to reduce the downstream flood risk to homes and […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3sT2gfc via IFTTT

Many thanks to Brinkwire for picking up on the recent blog post (here) about the Scottish Government’s failure to appoint a taskforce to consider additional powers for the Scottish SPCA. The following article was published yesterday, with quotes from Mark Ruskell MSP, Environment Minister Ben Macpherson and the SSPCA’s Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn: SNP ministers […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3sTgWuz

Many thanks to Brinkwire for picking up on the recent blog post (here) about the Scottish Government’s failure to appoint a taskforce to consider additional powers for the Scottish SPCA. The following article was published yesterday, with quotes from Mark Ruskell MSP, Environment Minister Ben Macpherson and the SSPCA’s Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn: SNP ministers […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3sTgWuz via IFTTT

White-tailed eagles were in the news yesterday after it emerged that the progressive Ken Hill Estate has launched a public consultation to consider the reintroduction of sea eagles to Norfolk (there’s a good article in the Guardian about it, here). This is quite a story, as journalist Patrick Barkham points out, given that ten years […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/39cgJv0 via IFTTT

White-tailed eagles were in the news yesterday after it emerged that the progressive Ken Hill Estate has launched a public consultation to consider the reintroduction of sea eagles to Norfolk (there’s a good article in the Guardian about it, here). This is quite a story, as journalist Patrick Barkham points out, given that ten years […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/39cgJv0

For anyone who still wants to pretend that the grouse shooting industry isn’t responsible for the systematic extermination of hen harriers on grouse moors across the UK, here’s the latest catalogue of crime that suggests otherwise. [This male hen harrier died in 2019 after his leg was almost severed in an illegally set trap that […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/39PsLte

For anyone who still wants to pretend that the grouse shooting industry isn’t responsible for the systematic extermination of hen harriers on grouse moors across the UK, here’s the latest catalogue of crime that suggests otherwise. [This male hen harrier died in 2019 after his leg was almost severed in an illegally set trap that […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/39PsLte via IFTTT

Nine days ago I blogged about the suspicious disappearance of a satellite-tagged hen harrier called ‘Fortune’ who had vanished from an undisclosed roost site in Northumberland in September 2020 (see here). Well guess what? Another one has gone, also from an undisclosed roost site in Northumberland. This one was called ‘Rosie’, who was tagged (#57278) […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3sIEVwH

Nine days ago I blogged about the suspicious disappearance of a satellite-tagged hen harrier called ‘Fortune’ who had vanished from an undisclosed roost site in Northumberland in September 2020 (see here). Well guess what? Another one has gone, also from an undisclosed roost site in Northumberland. This one was called ‘Rosie’, who was tagged (#57278) […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3sIEVwH via IFTTT

Cast your minds back to September 2020, when the RSPB claimed that a Natural England fieldworker had filmed a gunman, with an eagle owl, close to a hen harrier nest site in Cumbria (see here). The RSPB, quite fairly, considered that the tethering of an eagle owl and the positioning of an armed man nearby […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3iHpuQV

Cast your minds back to September 2020, when the RSPB claimed that a Natural England fieldworker had filmed a gunman, with an eagle owl, close to a hen harrier nest site in Cumbria (see here). The RSPB, quite fairly, considered that the tethering of an eagle owl and the positioning of an armed man nearby […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3iHpuQV via IFTTT

Press statement from North Yorkshire Police (19 January 2021) Appeal for information after buzzard found containing shot at Askham Richard On 12 December 2020, a  member of the public located a buzzard close to Askham Park near Askham Richard. The female bird appeared to be injured and was unable to fly so an RSPCA Inspector […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/39K7YXW

Press statement from North Yorkshire Police (19 January 2021) Appeal for information after buzzard found containing shot at Askham Richard On 12 December 2020, a  member of the public located a buzzard close to Askham Park near Askham Richard. The female bird appeared to be injured and was unable to fly so an RSPCA Inspector […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/39K7YXW via IFTTT

Six days ago I updated the list of hen harriers that were confirmed to have been illegally killed or were ‘missing’, suspected killed, since 2018. The running total had reached 48 hen harriers (see here). Thanks to an eagle-eyed blog reader, it’s been pointed out that I’d missed one – a satellite-tagged hen harrier called […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3nVcbwZ

Six days ago I updated the list of hen harriers that were confirmed to have been illegally killed or were ‘missing’, suspected killed, since 2018. The running total had reached 48 hen harriers (see here). Thanks to an eagle-eyed blog reader, it’s been pointed out that I’d missed one – a satellite-tagged hen harrier called […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3nVcbwZ via IFTTT

News is emerging of a multi-agency investigation today following the discovery of an illegally poisoned buzzard near Lakenheath in Suffolk. Suffolk Police, Natural England and the RSPB Investigations Team attended and a number of guns and pesticides were seized. This is excellent partnership working and what a response! The investigation continues and hopefully charges will […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/38VvHp1 via IFTTT

News is emerging of a multi-agency investigation today following the discovery of an illegally poisoned buzzard near Lakenheath in Suffolk. Suffolk Police, Natural England and the RSPB Investigations Team attended and a number of guns and pesticides were seized. This is excellent partnership working and what a response! The investigation continues and hopefully charges will […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/38VvHp1

Press release from National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU), 18th January 2021 New lead for National Wildlife Crime Unit Today marks the arrival of a new head of the National Wildlife Crime Unit, Chief Inspector Kevin Kelly. Chief Inspector Kelly joins the national unit from his home force North Yorkshire Police. Ch Insp Kelly, who currently […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3oRR6Vw

Press release from National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU), 18th January 2021 New lead for National Wildlife Crime Unit Today marks the arrival of a new head of the National Wildlife Crime Unit, Chief Inspector Kevin Kelly. Chief Inspector Kelly joins the national unit from his home force North Yorkshire Police. Ch Insp Kelly, who currently […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3oRR6Vw via IFTTT

Statement from Wild Justice (18th January 2021): Further success on General Licences – this time in Wales Earlier this morning, His Honour Justice Harman handed down his judgment on Wild Justice’s judicial review of Natural Resources Wales’s general licences. His judgment further limits the casual killing of birds under general licences and has implications for general […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3bTGLVp

Statement from Wild Justice (18th January 2021): Further success on General Licences – this time in Wales Earlier this morning, His Honour Justice Harman handed down his judgment on Wild Justice’s judicial review of Natural Resources Wales’s general licences. His judgment further limits the casual killing of birds under general licences and has implications for general […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3bTGLVp via IFTTT

Press release from Nottingham Police (17 January 2021) Investigation begins into killing of wild birds A local man is assisting police with their enquiries in relation to the killing of wild birds. Nottinghamshire Police officers have worked closely with the RSPB after they were called on 12 January following concern to wildlife in the Kneeton […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3bMHVCb

Press release from Nottingham Police (17 January 2021) Investigation begins into killing of wild birds A local man is assisting police with their enquiries in relation to the killing of wild birds. Nottinghamshire Police officers have worked closely with the RSPB after they were called on 12 January following concern to wildlife in the Kneeton […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3bMHVCb via IFTTT

Press release from National Wildlife Crime Unit & Nature Scot (formerly SNH), 15 January 2021 Tackling raptor persecution, poaching and hare coursing will be the top priorities for a new wildlife crime specialist covering all of Scotland, appointed late last year. As the Investigative Support Officer for Scotland for the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU), […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3nNruba via IFTTT

Press release from National Wildlife Crime Unit & Nature Scot (formerly SNH), 15 January 2021 Tackling raptor persecution, poaching and hare coursing will be the top priorities for a new wildlife crime specialist covering all of Scotland, appointed late last year. As the Investigative Support Officer for Scotland for the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU), […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3nNruba

Ten years ago the Scottish Government was asked to consider extending the powers of the Scottish SPCA, to allow them to investigate a much wider remit of wildlife crime than at present, including raptor persecution. Since then this issue has been kicked in to the long grass more times than is credible by a long […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3ihcjWD via IFTTT

Ten years ago the Scottish Government was asked to consider extending the powers of the Scottish SPCA, to allow them to investigate a much wider remit of wildlife crime than at present, including raptor persecution. Since then this issue has been kicked in to the long grass more times than is credible by a long […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3ihcjWD

More for Scotland’s Animals (MFSA) is a new campaigning coalition formed by ten of the UK’s top animal welfare organisations. Today, MFSA issued a press release showing the results of a recent YouGov poll which indicates that the majority of Scots want stronger animal welfare laws. One of the coalition members is OneKind and you […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3qoojbv via IFTTT

More for Scotland’s Animals (MFSA) is a new campaigning coalition formed by ten of the UK’s top animal welfare organisations. Today, MFSA issued a press release showing the results of a recent YouGov poll which indicates that the majority of Scots want stronger animal welfare laws. One of the coalition members is OneKind and you […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3qoojbv

The forthcoming Westminster Hall debate on banning driven grouse shooting, triggered by Wild Justice’s successful 2019 petition and scheduled to take place at 6pm on 25 January 2021 has been postponed again, due to Covid, according to the Wild Justice blog. This is completely understandable, of course. There doesn’t appear to be a system set up for MPs to […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3nLZN2l via IFTTT

The forthcoming Westminster Hall debate on banning driven grouse shooting, triggered by Wild Justice’s successful 2019 petition and scheduled to take place at 6pm on 25 January 2021 has been postponed again, due to Covid, according to the Wild Justice blog. This is completely understandable, of course. There doesn’t appear to be a system set up for MPs to […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3nLZN2l

Three kestrels have been shot dead in West Yorkshire during the first week of January 2021, according to an article in the Yorkshire Post. Is this the start of another lockdown surge in raptor persecution? Come on, who doesn’t want to start their New Year by illegally blasting a kestrel to bits? [Kestrel photo by […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2LBakAh via IFTTT

Three kestrels have been shot dead in West Yorkshire during the first week of January 2021, according to an article in the Yorkshire Post. Is this the start of another lockdown surge in raptor persecution? Come on, who doesn’t want to start their New Year by illegally blasting a kestrel to bits? [Kestrel photo by […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2LBakAh

Many thanks to blog reader Grace Newton, who also happens to be a journalist writing for the Yorkshire Post, who has followed up by writing an article on Tuesday’s blog about hen harrier Harold, who disappeared in suspicious circumstances on a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales in September 2020. The article includes some commentary […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/35DSseW

Many thanks to blog reader Grace Newton, who also happens to be a journalist writing for the Yorkshire Post, who has followed up by writing an article on Tuesday’s blog about hen harrier Harold, who disappeared in suspicious circumstances on a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales in September 2020. The article includes some commentary […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/35DSseW via IFTTT

In September 2020 I blogged that at least 45 hen harriers were ‘missing’ in suspicious circumstances or had been confirmed illegally killed since 2018 (see here). Today the list is updated to 48 hen harriers, ‘missing’ or confirmed illegally killed since 2018, after the recent news (here, here and here) that three more satellite-tagged hen harriers […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/39sDlWW via IFTTT

In September 2020 I blogged that at least 45 hen harriers were ‘missing’ in suspicious circumstances or had been confirmed illegally killed since 2018 (see here). Today the list is updated to 48 hen harriers, ‘missing’ or confirmed illegally killed since 2018, after the recent news (here, here and here) that three more satellite-tagged hen harriers […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/39sDlWW

Following a Freedom of Information request to Natural England, we now know that three satellite-tagged hen harriers vanished off the face of the earth in September 2020 – one next to a grouse moor in North Yorkshire (here), one on a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (here) and one at an undisclosed […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/38CxCyA

Following a Freedom of Information request to Natural England, we now know that three satellite-tagged hen harriers vanished off the face of the earth in September 2020 – one next to a grouse moor in North Yorkshire (here), one on a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (here) and one at an undisclosed […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/38CxCyA via IFTTT

Another hen harrier has gone ‘missing’, the third to be reported in the last 24hrs. As with the two most recent reports (see here and here), this information has had to be dragged out of Natural England via a Freedom of Information request. This time it’s a young female, optimistically named ‘Fortune’, who was tagged […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2XylxnF

Another hen harrier has gone ‘missing’, the third to be reported in the last 24hrs. As with the two most recent reports (see here and here), this information has had to be dragged out of Natural England via a Freedom of Information request. This time it’s a young female, optimistically named ‘Fortune’, who was tagged […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2XylxnF via IFTTT

Following yesterday’s news that one of the brood meddled hen harrier chicks had ‘vanished’ next to a grouse moor just beyond the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park (see here), today I bring you news that another satellite-tagged hen harrier has vanished, this time on a grouse moor inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park. […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/38zm27e

Following yesterday’s news that one of the brood meddled hen harrier chicks had ‘vanished’ next to a grouse moor just beyond the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park (see here), today I bring you news that another satellite-tagged hen harrier has vanished, this time on a grouse moor inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park. […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/38zm27e via IFTTT

One of last year’s brood meddled hen harriers has ‘disappeared’ next to a Yorkshire grouse moor. For new blog readers, hen harrier brood meddling is a conservation sham sanctioned by DEFRA as part of its ludicrous ‘Hen Harrier Action Plan‘ and carried out by Natural England (NE), in cahoots with the very industry responsible for […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3i4tU3L

One of last year’s brood meddled hen harriers has ‘disappeared’ next to a Yorkshire grouse moor. For new blog readers, hen harrier brood meddling is a conservation sham sanctioned by DEFRA as part of its ludicrous ‘Hen Harrier Action Plan‘ and carried out by Natural England (NE), in cahoots with the very industry responsible for […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3i4tU3L via IFTTT

Way back in the summer of 2019, Wild Justice ran a very successful petition calling for the banning of driven grouse shooting, which secured over 100,000 signatures in under three weeks (see here). Six months later in March 2020, Wild Justice was informed that there would be a parliamentary debate in Westminster Hall in response […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/38A1ls2 via IFTTT

Way back in the summer of 2019, Wild Justice ran a very successful petition calling for the banning of driven grouse shooting, which secured over 100,000 signatures in under three weeks (see here). Six months later in March 2020, Wild Justice was informed that there would be a parliamentary debate in Westminster Hall in response […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/38A1ls2

Regular blog readers will be aware that there are currently two separate groups with a stated interest in reintroducing golden eagles to Wales, although both have very different, conflicting approaches. Previous key blogs on this topic can be read here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here. [Photo of a young golden eagle […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2L5Kpkh via IFTTT

Regular blog readers will be aware that there are currently two separate groups with a stated interest in reintroducing golden eagles to Wales, although both have very different, conflicting approaches. Previous key blogs on this topic can be read here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here. [Photo of a young golden eagle […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2L5Kpkh

Back in December it was reported that a man had been found guilty of wildlife crimes against a badger and red kites in Wales (see here). Dewi James Price, 39, of Commercial Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly, faced a potential custodial sentence and the sentencing hearing was due to take place at Cardiff Crown Court on […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3q3oF7n via IFTTT

Back in December it was reported that a man had been found guilty of wildlife crimes against a badger and red kites in Wales (see here). Dewi James Price, 39, of Commercial Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly, faced a potential custodial sentence and the sentencing hearing was due to take place at Cardiff Crown Court on […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3q3oF7n

Ten years ago the Scottish Government was asked to consider extending the powers of the Scottish SPCA, to allow them to investigate a much wider remit of wildlife crime than at present, including raptor persecution. Since then this issue has been kicked in to the long grass more times than is credible by a long […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3pVoyKY

Ten years ago the Scottish Government was asked to consider extending the powers of the Scottish SPCA, to allow them to investigate a much wider remit of wildlife crime than at present, including raptor persecution. Since then this issue has been kicked in to the long grass more times than is credible by a long […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3pVoyKY via IFTTT

Some of you will no doubt remember / be aware of Sunnyside Primary School in Glasgow and its pupils’ involvement in conservation activities (e.g. see here for a previous blog on their response to the suspicious disappearance of golden eagle Fred in 2018). These school kids are only too well aware of what happens to […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2Lm2w54

Some of you will no doubt remember / be aware of Sunnyside Primary School in Glasgow and its pupils’ involvement in conservation activities (e.g. see here for a previous blog on their response to the suspicious disappearance of golden eagle Fred in 2018). These school kids are only too well aware of what happens to […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2Lm2w54 via IFTTT

A short diversion from this blog’s theme, but an important one. Press release from Trees for Life (6th January 2021) Trees for Life crowdfunder to protect Scotland’s beavers raises £60,000 A crowdfunding appeal by Trees for Life to help protect Scotland’s endangered wild beavers has raised almost £60,000 – setting the scene for a court […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3oltJn9

A short diversion from this blog’s theme, but an important one. Press release from Trees for Life (6th January 2021) Trees for Life crowdfunder to protect Scotland’s beavers raises £60,000 A crowdfunding appeal by Trees for Life to help protect Scotland’s endangered wild beavers has raised almost £60,000 – setting the scene for a court […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3oltJn9 via IFTTT

A flurry of reports over the Xmas period detailed how gamebirds had been shot and then dumped at a number of locations across the UK including inside the Peak District National Park (e.g. see here, here, here and here). Well guess what? This obscene behaviour continues – here are some more examples. Thanks to the […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/392iJ7F via IFTTT

A flurry of reports over the Xmas period detailed how gamebirds had been shot and then dumped at a number of locations across the UK including inside the Peak District National Park (e.g. see here, here, here and here). Well guess what? This obscene behaviour continues – here are some more examples. Thanks to the […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/392iJ7F

Some more blogs that you might find of interest: Parkswatch Scotland: Three new year resolutions for Prince Charles in the Cairngorms (here) Mark Avery: Thoughts on 2020 (1) – Driven Grouse Shooting (here) Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation: Bringing hope in troubled times (here) Rob Sheldon: Sainsbury’s, obfuscation & toxic lead – day 35 (here) Wild […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3nePbc1 via IFTTT

Some more blogs that you might find of interest: Parkswatch Scotland: Three new year resolutions for Prince Charles in the Cairngorms (here) Mark Avery: Thoughts on 2020 (1) – Driven Grouse Shooting (here) Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation: Bringing hope in troubled times (here) Rob Sheldon: Sainsbury’s, obfuscation & toxic lead – day 35 (here) Wild […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3nePbc1