Published 1 year ago

Bird of prey persecution remains at ‘high level’ as case were golden eagle was poisoned in Scotland highlighted

Summary by Ground News

There were 108 confirmed incidents of bird of prey persecution in the UK in 2021. A total of 91 birds of prey were affected, including 50 buzzards, 16 red kites, seven peregrines and three goshawks. Wildlife charity wants England to follow Scotland's lead and bring in licensing for driven grouse shoots.

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BBC News

Birds of prey being illegally shot, poisoned and trapped, charity says

The charity says the 108 confirmed cases of persecution in 2021 are the tip of the iceberg.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Spate of attacks on birds of prey in 2021, RSPB report reveals

England’s tally of 80 confirmed incidents is second-highest figure since records began

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Bird of prey persecution remains at ‘high level’, RSPB report warns

Dozens of birds were illegally shot, poisoned or trapped last year, the charity warned as it called for more action to protect raptors.

1 year ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Dozens of birds of prey 'illegally shot, poisoned or trapped' in UK last year, RSPB report reveals

Dorset and Norfolk are the two worst counties for crimes related to birds of prey, according to a report by the RSPB. One case involved a rare white-tailed eagle, a species which had been brought back from extinction.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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