Protected red kite found trapped in illegal device as police hunt culprit

Protected red kite found trapped in illegal device as police hunt culprit

Detectives have appealed for information after a red kite was caught in an illegal trap in Aberdeenshire this year.

Police Scotland appeals for information after Red Kite caught in illegal trap in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire

Appeal for information issued by Police Scotland, 15 September 2026: APPEAL AFTER RED KITE CAUGHT IN ILLEGAL TRAP – STRATHDON, ABERDEENSHIRE Officers are appealing for information after a bird of prey was caught in an illegally set ‘Duke’ coil spring trap in May, 2026 in the Strathdon area of Aberdeenshire. The trap set is not … Continue reading "Police Scotland appeals for information after Red Kite caught in illegal trap in Strathdon, Aberdeen…

Police appeal for information after red kite caught in illegal trap

Police Scotland officers said the bird of prey was caught in an illegally set, Duke coil spring trap