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An opinion piece was published in today’s Press & Journal, written by Max Wizsniewski, Campaign Manager for REVIVE, the coalition for grouse moor reform in Scotland. The article is reproduced here: An in-depth study of seven shooting estates has shown that over 100,000 foxes, stoats, weasels, crows and so-called non-target species like hedgehogs and dippers […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/34y4SnJ

An opinion piece was published in today’s Press & Journal, written by Max Wizsniewski, Campaign Manager for REVIVE, the coalition for grouse moor reform in Scotland. The article is reproduced here: An in-depth study of seven shooting estates has shown that over 100,000 foxes, stoats, weasels, crows and so-called non-target species like hedgehogs and dippers […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/34y4SnJ via IFTTT

It’s been almost four weeks since we learned that a deliberately poisoned golden was found on a grouse moor on Invercauld Estate in the Cairngorms National Park (see here). This abhorrent wildlife crime is just about as serious and high profile as it gets. [The poisoned golden eagle and the poisoned bait. Photo by RSPB […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/34tMigr

It’s been almost four weeks since we learned that a deliberately poisoned golden was found on a grouse moor on Invercauld Estate in the Cairngorms National Park (see here). This abhorrent wildlife crime is just about as serious and high profile as it gets. [The poisoned golden eagle and the poisoned bait. Photo by RSPB […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/34tMigr via IFTTT

You know, if you’re going to profess that you’re interested in any bird life beyond those species your customers want to pay to shoot, your credibility will improve somewhat if you’re able to identify what you’re looking at. Otherwise it looks like you’re pretending. It seems to happen a lot with the game-shooting industry, doesn’t […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3utoqnH via IFTTT

You know, if you’re going to profess that you’re interested in any bird life beyond those species your customers want to pay to shoot, your credibility will improve somewhat if you’re able to identify what you’re looking at. Otherwise it looks like you’re pretending. It seems to happen a lot with the game-shooting industry, doesn’t […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3utoqnH

Article from Stowmarket Mercury (May 25th 2021) Thieves will go to ‘extreme lengths’ to steal rare birds’ eggs, police warn By Michael Steward The theft of rare birds’ eggs is still a problem in Suffolk and wildlife enthusiasts are being urged to stay vigilant to any suspicious behaviour.  Although the crime is rare, egg thieves […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3c2FASU

Article from Stowmarket Mercury (May 25th 2021) Thieves will go to ‘extreme lengths’ to steal rare birds’ eggs, police warn By Michael Steward The theft of rare birds’ eggs is still a problem in Suffolk and wildlife enthusiasts are being urged to stay vigilant to any suspicious behaviour.  Although the crime is rare, egg thieves […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3c2FASU via IFTTT

From an article in today’s Daily Record: Scots cop charged after dawn raid uncovers ‘peregrine falcon eggs’ kept at rural home Police Scotland have confirmed that a total of three people have been arrested and charged in connection with wildlife offences at a property in Berwick-upon-Tweed By Sarah Vesty, reporter [Peregrine falcon with chicks. Photo […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2SBUDvV

From an article in today’s Daily Record: Scots cop charged after dawn raid uncovers ‘peregrine falcon eggs’ kept at rural home Police Scotland have confirmed that a total of three people have been arrested and charged in connection with wildlife offences at a property in Berwick-upon-Tweed By Sarah Vesty, reporter [Peregrine falcon with chicks. Photo […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2SBUDvV via IFTTT

Earlier this week it was announced that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was in formal talks with the Scottish Greens over a ‘co-operation agreement’ designed to seal a pro-independence majority at Holyrood. Falling short of a formal coalition, the agreement could in future lead to Green MSPs becoming Ministers as part of the current Scottish Government […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3vpPaH7

Earlier this week it was announced that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was in formal talks with the Scottish Greens over a ‘co-operation agreement’ designed to seal a pro-independence majority at Holyrood. Falling short of a formal coalition, the agreement could in future lead to Green MSPs becoming Ministers as part of the current Scottish Government […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3vpPaH7 via IFTTT

Wild Justice has highlighted an interesting, on-going case relating to the alleged breach of the General Licences in England. The case centres around an article published in Shooting Times in February 2021 written by someone who described setting out to kill ten different species in ten hours just ‘to see if it can be done’. […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3vwiknU

Wild Justice has highlighted an interesting, on-going case relating to the alleged breach of the General Licences in England. The case centres around an article published in Shooting Times in February 2021 written by someone who described setting out to kill ten different species in ten hours just ‘to see if it can be done’. […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3vwiknU via IFTTT

When I talk with international colleagues about the problem we have in the UK with bird of prey persecution, many of them are baffled how it can still be ‘a thing’ over here, so many decades after societies elsewhere developed a much more progressive attitude. To be honest it’s a question I struggle to answer, […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/34hXFIa via IFTTT

When I talk with international colleagues about the problem we have in the UK with bird of prey persecution, many of them are baffled how it can still be ‘a thing’ over here, so many decades after societies elsewhere developed a much more progressive attitude. To be honest it’s a question I struggle to answer, […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/34hXFIa

RSPB press release (26 May 2021) Golden eagles breeding again in Orkney after almost 40 years Golden eagles have returned to Orkney and are breeding here once again after an absence of almost 40 years. Earlier this year local RSPB Scotland staff were delighted to spot a pair nesting at the organisation’s nature reserve in […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3fKeEIK

RSPB press release (26 May 2021) Golden eagles breeding again in Orkney after almost 40 years Golden eagles have returned to Orkney and are breeding here once again after an absence of almost 40 years. Earlier this year local RSPB Scotland staff were delighted to spot a pair nesting at the organisation’s nature reserve in […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3fKeEIK via IFTTT

A month ago I blogged about a breach of Natural England’s hen harrier diversionary feeding licence on a North Yorkshire grouse moor – a breach that had been captured on film by raptor fieldworkers monitoring an active hen harrier nest (see here). Given that the female harrier was only in the early stages of incubation, the […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3wmgKoB via IFTTT

A month ago I blogged about a breach of Natural England’s hen harrier diversionary feeding licence on a North Yorkshire grouse moor – a breach that had been captured on film by raptor fieldworkers monitoring an active hen harrier nest (see here). Given that the female harrier was only in the early stages of incubation, the […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3wmgKoB

Following yesterday’s big news that Mairi Gougeon has been appointed the new Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs & Islands (here), to replace the Scottish Gamekeepers’ ‘friend in Government‘, Fergus Ewing, now there’s even more promising news. Nicola Sturgeon has reshuffled her junior ministerial team as well and has appointed Mairi McAllan as the new Minister […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2QC0uAR

Following yesterday’s big news that Mairi Gougeon has been appointed the new Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs & Islands (here), to replace the Scottish Gamekeepers’ ‘friend in Government‘, Fergus Ewing, now there’s even more promising news. Nicola Sturgeon has reshuffled her junior ministerial team as well and has appointed Mairi McAllan as the new Minister […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2QC0uAR via IFTTT

Press statement from North Yorkshire Police (20th May 2021) Police appeal for information after peregrine falcon found shot near Selby Abbey On 7 May 2021, an 8 year old female peregrine falcon was discovered in the grounds of Selby Abbey with injuries which meant she was unable to fly. [Photograph from North Yorkshire Police] The […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3bDjTbF

Press statement from North Yorkshire Police (20th May 2021) Police appeal for information after peregrine falcon found shot near Selby Abbey On 7 May 2021, an 8 year old female peregrine falcon was discovered in the grounds of Selby Abbey with injuries which meant she was unable to fly. [Photograph from North Yorkshire Police] The […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3bDjTbF via IFTTT

Well this is very very very good news indeed. Nicola Sturgeon has announced her reshuffled Cabinet team; former Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing is no longer in the Cabinet at all and former junior Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon has been promoted to the position of Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands. There […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3wjhyus via IFTTT

Well this is very very very good news indeed. Nicola Sturgeon has announced her reshuffled Cabinet team; former Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing is no longer in the Cabinet at all and former junior Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon has been promoted to the position of Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands. There […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3wjhyus

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/33UKddd

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/33UKddd via IFTTT

Press statement from Cumbria Police (18 May 2021) Police appeal for information following disappearance of two male hen harriers Cumbria Police are appealing for information following the disappearance of two male Hen Harriers, in suspicious circumstances from the RSPB reserve at Geltsdale.  [A male hen harrier. Photographer unknown] PC Samantha O’Key the forces Wildlife, Rural […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3bBxj8g

Press statement from Cumbria Police (18 May 2021) Police appeal for information following disappearance of two male hen harriers Cumbria Police are appealing for information following the disappearance of two male Hen Harriers, in suspicious circumstances from the RSPB reserve at Geltsdale.  [A male hen harrier. Photographer unknown] PC Samantha O’Key the forces Wildlife, Rural […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3bBxj8g via IFTTT

Earlier this month it was reported that police had conducted a raid, under warrant, on several properties on the Invercauld Estate following the discovery in March of a deliberately poisoned golden eagle and some poisoned bait (see here). I’ve since blogged about why I think the golden eagle killer will evade criminal prosecution (see here) […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3opxngw

Earlier this month it was reported that police had conducted a raid, under warrant, on several properties on the Invercauld Estate following the discovery in March of a deliberately poisoned golden eagle and some poisoned bait (see here). I’ve since blogged about why I think the golden eagle killer will evade criminal prosecution (see here) […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3opxngw via IFTTT

DEFRA press release (13 May 2021) DEFRA welcomes new Minister Lord Benyon has today been appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defra. He will replace outgoing Defra minister Lord Gardiner, who will become Senior Deputy Speaker in the House of Lords. The Environment Secretary today welcomed Lord Benyon, commenting on his passion and […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2RVsAHj

DEFRA press release (13 May 2021) DEFRA welcomes new Minister Lord Benyon has today been appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defra. He will replace outgoing Defra minister Lord Gardiner, who will become Senior Deputy Speaker in the House of Lords. The Environment Secretary today welcomed Lord Benyon, commenting on his passion and […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2RVsAHj via IFTTT

Do you remember last autumn/winter when Sainsbury’s started selling game meat that was being marketed as ‘healthy’, although there was no public health warning on the packaging about the possibility the meat contained poisonous lead shot? These products had been endorsed by the British Game Alliance, who apparently are all about ‘traceability and credibility’ (ahem). […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3okvuld

Do you remember last autumn/winter when Sainsbury’s started selling game meat that was being marketed as ‘healthy’, although there was no public health warning on the packaging about the possibility the meat contained poisonous lead shot? These products had been endorsed by the British Game Alliance, who apparently are all about ‘traceability and credibility’ (ahem). […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3okvuld via IFTTT

Jim Crumley has written a brilliant opinion piece for the Courier (published 10th May 2021) in response to the discovery of the deliberately poisoned golden eagle found on Invercauld Estate in March. The article is reproduced below: THERE is a job of some urgency for the new Environment Secretary at Holyrood. You may have read […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3y86xOs via IFTTT

Jim Crumley has written a brilliant opinion piece for the Courier (published 10th May 2021) in response to the discovery of the deliberately poisoned golden eagle found on Invercauld Estate in March. The article is reproduced below: THERE is a job of some urgency for the new Environment Secretary at Holyrood. You may have read […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3y86xOs

The ramifications from the discovery of a deliberately poisoned golden eagle found on a grouse moor on Invercauld Estate this spring are now beginning to show. Up until yesterday, Invercauld Estate had enjoyed the benefits of a membership of the Eastern Cairngorms Moorland Partnership. This partnership was established in December 2015 and comprised six estates […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3yacn1C

The ramifications from the discovery of a deliberately poisoned golden eagle found on a grouse moor on Invercauld Estate this spring are now beginning to show. Up until yesterday, Invercauld Estate had enjoyed the benefits of a membership of the Eastern Cairngorms Moorland Partnership. This partnership was established in December 2015 and comprised six estates […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3yacn1C via IFTTT

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Reference: MAY20215697 Expiry date: 23:59, 23 May 2021 Location: Flexible Salary: £27,574.00 – £30,590.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Annual Leave Duration: Maternity Cover up to 12 months Job advert from RSPB: Are you looking to be part of the team that is in the front line of the fight against wildlife crime? If […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3w4luz1 via IFTTT

Back in April I blogged about a breach of Natural England’s Hen Harrier Diversionary Feeding Licence (CL25) on a North Yorkshire grouse moor that had been captured on film by raptor fieldworkers monitoring an active hen harrier nest (see here). [A gamekeeper and a Natural England employee caught on camera visiting an active hen harrier […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3eDKMhB via IFTTT

Back in April I blogged about a breach of Natural England’s Hen Harrier Diversionary Feeding Licence (CL25) on a North Yorkshire grouse moor that had been captured on film by raptor fieldworkers monitoring an active hen harrier nest (see here). [A gamekeeper and a Natural England employee caught on camera visiting an active hen harrier […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3eDKMhB

A peregrine falcon that suffered injury after colliding with a window was found to have previously been shot. In a shoddy piece of reporting on the LeicestershireLive website, the RSPCA has apparently claimed the peregrine ‘died after it was shot with an airgun and the pellet became embedded in its wing’ and that they are […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3eE2jXa via IFTTT

A peregrine falcon that suffered injury after colliding with a window was found to have previously been shot. In a shoddy piece of reporting on the LeicestershireLive website, the RSPCA has apparently claimed the peregrine ‘died after it was shot with an airgun and the pellet became embedded in its wing’ and that they are […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3eE2jXa

Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team published the following statement on Facebook on 7th May 2021: Wildlife Crime Officers from the Rural Crime Team are investigating the death of a Red Kite discovered in a field near to Caldecote Lane, Nuneaton on Wednesday 28th April. Raptor Persecution is one of the National Wildlife Crime Units priorities […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2RNm2dM

Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team published the following statement on Facebook on 7th May 2021: Wildlife Crime Officers from the Rural Crime Team are investigating the death of a Red Kite discovered in a field near to Caldecote Lane, Nuneaton on Wednesday 28th April. Raptor Persecution is one of the National Wildlife Crime Units priorities […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2RNm2dM via IFTTT

NatureScot, formerly known as Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has published a statement in response to the discovery of the deliberately poisoned golden eagle found on a grouse moor on Invercauld Estate in the Cairngorms National Park in March. [Poisoned golden eagle laying next to a poisoned mountain hare bait on Invercauld Estate, March 2021. Photo […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3f5oMv2

NatureScot, formerly known as Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has published a statement in response to the discovery of the deliberately poisoned golden eagle found on a grouse moor on Invercauld Estate in the Cairngorms National Park in March. [Poisoned golden eagle laying next to a poisoned mountain hare bait on Invercauld Estate, March 2021. Photo […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3f5oMv2 via IFTTT

Last week we learned that Police Scotland had conducted a raid, under warrant, of several properties on Invercauld Estate in the Cairngorms National Park following the discovery of a deliberately-poisoned golden eagle and a number of poisoned baits (see here). This was headline news on social and mainstream media. For some, judging by the responses […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3f3k1T2 via IFTTT

Last week we learned that Police Scotland had conducted a raid, under warrant, of several properties on Invercauld Estate in the Cairngorms National Park following the discovery of a deliberately-poisoned golden eagle and a number of poisoned baits (see here). This was headline news on social and mainstream media. For some, judging by the responses […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3f3k1T2

Press release from West Mercia Police (6th May 2021) Appeal following protected bird deaths On the morning of Saturday 1 May, officers received information that a female peregrine had been found dead on the hillside below the nest near to Clee Hill Quarry. PC Grant said: “The body was recovered together with a pigeon that […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3b47wFx

Press release from West Mercia Police (6th May 2021) Appeal following protected bird deaths On the morning of Saturday 1 May, officers received information that a female peregrine had been found dead on the hillside below the nest near to Clee Hill Quarry. PC Grant said: “The body was recovered together with a pigeon that […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3b47wFx via IFTTT

Earlier today I blogged about how Invercauld Estate Manager Angus McNicol had been quoted in the press saying that the area where the poisoned golden eagle had been found on Invercauld Estate near Crathie was “not managed for driven grouse shooting” (see here). Shurely shome mishtake? I’d commented that this seemed an odd claim to […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/2SwQCcd

Earlier today I blogged about how Invercauld Estate Manager Angus McNicol had been quoted in the press saying that the area where the poisoned golden eagle had been found on Invercauld Estate near Crathie was “not managed for driven grouse shooting” (see here). Shurely shome mishtake? I’d commented that this seemed an odd claim to […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/2SwQCcd via IFTTT

Further to the news that a poisoned golden eagle was found dead on Invercauld Estate in March 2021 and the subsequent police raid that took place on the estate earlier this week (Tues 4th May – see here), I want to examine a statement that subsequently appeared in the press (e.g. here), attributed to Invercauld […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3eoLqzr via IFTTT

Further to the news that a poisoned golden eagle was found dead on Invercauld Estate in March 2021 and the subsequent police raid that took place on the estate earlier this week (Tues 4th May – see here), I want to examine a statement that subsequently appeared in the press (e.g. here), attributed to Invercauld […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3eoLqzr

Further to the news that a poisoned golden eagle was found dead on Invercauld Estate in March 2021 (see here), the Cairngorms National Park Authority has issued the following statement in response: GOLDEN EAGLE DEATH The Cairngorms National Park Authority has issued the following statement in relation to the death of a Golden Eagle in […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3b6PEK6

Further to the news that a poisoned golden eagle was found dead on Invercauld Estate in March 2021 (see here), the Cairngorms National Park Authority has issued the following statement in response: GOLDEN EAGLE DEATH The Cairngorms National Park Authority has issued the following statement in relation to the death of a Golden Eagle in […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3b6PEK6 via IFTTT

Further to yesterday’s news that Police Scotland had conducted a raid, under warrant, on Invercauld Estate following the discovery of a poisoned golden eagle (see here), the police have just issued the following statement: Officers are continuing enquiries into the poisoning of a bird of prey found dead near to Crathie in Aberdeenshire On Friday, […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3un4UKw

Further to yesterday’s news that Police Scotland had conducted a raid, under warrant, on Invercauld Estate following the discovery of a poisoned golden eagle (see here), the police have just issued the following statement: Officers are continuing enquiries into the poisoning of a bird of prey found dead near to Crathie in Aberdeenshire On Friday, […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3un4UKw via IFTTT

Today Police Scotland raided, under warrant, the Invercauld Estate in the Cairngorms National Park following the discovery of a poisoned golden eagle in March 2021. [Invercauld Estate boundary. Map produced from data on Andy Wightman’s Who Owns Scotland website] There are very few verifiable details around at the moment so I’ll probably wait for the […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3eRDndt

Today Police Scotland raided, under warrant, the Invercauld Estate in the Cairngorms National Park following the discovery of a poisoned golden eagle in March 2021. [Invercauld Estate boundary. Map produced from data on Andy Wightman’s Who Owns Scotland website] There are very few verifiable details around at the moment so I’ll probably wait for the […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3eRDndt via IFTTT

A couple of weeks ago I blogged about how observers had filmed an estate employee, accompanied by a Natural England employee, placing out diversionary food for a nesting pair of hen harriers on a grouse moor in North Yorkshire (see here). Given that the female harrier was only in the early stages of incubation, the […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3vM9na1

A couple of weeks ago I blogged about how observers had filmed an estate employee, accompanied by a Natural England employee, placing out diversionary food for a nesting pair of hen harriers on a grouse moor in North Yorkshire (see here). Given that the female harrier was only in the early stages of incubation, the […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3vM9na1 via IFTTT

Ahead of the election on Thursday the polls are showing that the Scottish Greens are expected to do well again, which could lead to a further coalition with the SNP if the SNP fails to reach a majority, according to the Scotsman yesterday. As you’d expect, the Scottish Greens are big on animal welfare, wildlife […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/33dpC3r

Ahead of the election on Thursday the polls are showing that the Scottish Greens are expected to do well again, which could lead to a further coalition with the SNP if the SNP fails to reach a majority, according to the Scotsman yesterday. As you’d expect, the Scottish Greens are big on animal welfare, wildlife […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/33dpC3r via IFTTT

The nest platform of a pair of breeding ospreys has been cut down overnight by someone with a chainsaw, just a day after the pair had laid their first egg. A statement from the Brenig Osprey Project in North Wales: Brenig Osprey Project partners woke up this morning to the worst possible news. Last night […] RaptorPersecutionUK https://ift.tt/3aUa5d8

The nest platform of a pair of breeding ospreys has been cut down overnight by someone with a chainsaw, just a day after the pair had laid their first egg. A statement from the Brenig Osprey Project in North Wales: Brenig Osprey Project partners woke up this morning to the worst possible news. Last night […] from Raptor Persecution UK https://ift.tt/3aUa5d8 via IFTTT