birds of prey
Police appeal to public after three red kites killed near Kirkcudbright
Police have launched an investigation after the death of three red kites in Dumfries and Galloway. Tests revealed two of the raptors found near Kir...
Wildlife crime leads to restrictions on Edradynate Estate bird controls
Scottish Natural Heritage has limited the permission of a Highland shooting estate to kill wild birds, in an effort to protect birds of prey.
Yorkshire Dales peregrine falcon discovered on Hebden Gill footpath had been shot
A dead peregrine falcon has been found by a walker in the Yorkshire Dales. The bird, which was discovered in Hebden Gill, east of Grassington, died...
Police say dead Black Isle birds of prey were 'pest-control victims'
Police say they believe the deaths of 16 birds of prey in the Black Isle area earlier this year were not the result of targeted poisoning.
£5,000 reward offered as Highland bird of prey deaths rise to 16
Police in the Highlands have again appealed for information after more dead birds of prey were found in an area near Conon Bridge.
Bodies team up to boost national park birds of prey
Bosses in a national park have teamed up with four other bodies to try to boost the population of birds of prey.
North Yorkshire Police launch 'Operation Owl' to crack down on raptor persecution
Police in the county with the worst record in England for raptor persecution are stepping up their fight to catch criminals responsible for killing birds of prey.
Shot Dentdale buzzard likely to make full recovery
A buzzard that was found with gunshot wounds in the Yorkshire Dales is expected to make a full recovery.
Yorkshire Dales boss: 'bird of prey persecution is harming park's reputation'
National park bosses said persecution of birds of prey is damaging the area’s reputation. The Yorkshire Dales authority said it abhors the illega...
Police raid farms as Black Isle raptor death toll rises to 19
More dead birds of prey have been found on the Black Isle as police launched a series of raids on farms in the area.
MPs slam Government 'missed opportunity' to tackle wildlife crime
The future of the organisation that co-ordinates the policing of wildlife crime remains in doubt after the coalition Government refused to confirm its continued funding.