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Bird of Prey Suffered ‘Harrowing’ Death From Poison, Police Say
Police Scotland probes illegal use of banned insecticide carbosulfan that caused the death of a protected sparrowhawk, with public urged to report suspicious activity.
- On September 6, a member of the public found a dead sparrowhawk near Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, and Police Scotland described the bird's death as `harrowing`.
- Investigators identified carbosulfan as the insecticide used, a substance banned in the UK since 2008 and toxic to humans, Police Scotland said.
- Police Scotland has launched an appeal for information and asked the public to report tips via 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- Police Scotland is investigating and working with partner organisations to locate those responsible, and said the public has an important role in helping to combat wildlife crime.
- Sparrowhawks are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and the death follows other raptor incidents including a satellite‑tagged golden eagle that vanished in late August.
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Bird of prey suffered ‘harrowing’ death from poison, police say
An appeal for information has been launched after the sparrowhawk was found dead near Lumphanan.
·Salisbury, United Kingdom
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