Raptor Persecution UK

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Think the illegal killing of birds of prey is a thing of the past? Think again! Blog by @ruthtingay.bsky.social

@parliamentarygoose.bsky.socialReposted by @raptorpersuk.bsky.social

As ever, meticulously investigated and prepared, but so depressing - what lies in the mind of these people? And, try as I might, I cannot think of a solution other than an end to driven grouse shooting. If needs must….

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Post mortems suggest five Hen Harrier chicks found dead in nest on grouse moor in northern England had injuries consistent with being stabbed. New blog (warning - contains distressing info) ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/10/16/p...

raptorpersecutionuk.orgPost-mortems suggest five Hen Harrier chicks found dead in nest on grouse moor in northern England had injuries consistent with being stabbedEarlier this summer I submitted a Freedom of Information request to Natural England, asking for information on the causes of death, including post mortem reports, of all Hen Harrier nestlings (i.e.…
@emmasartworks.bsky.socialReposted by @raptorpersuk.bsky.social

Very few people up on the Durham moors compared to Yorkshire and large shooting areas. I suspect there’s a lot more going on than gets discovered. Probably as bad, if not worse, than Yorkshire.

@parliamentarygoose.bsky.socialReposted by @raptorpersuk.bsky.social

Natural England’s “conflicting land management priorities” is a contender for Euphemism of the Year. Deliberately obscuring the deliberate, often lethal, suppression of breeding hen harriers across thousands of hectares, it ranks alongside such zingers as ‘collateral damage’ and ‘friendly fire’.

@mokomoko6.bsky.socialReposted by @raptorpersuk.bsky.social

Well done whole team at RSPB Geltsdale who’s tireless and unwavering efforts year on year provide a glimmer of light in an otherwise dark backdrop of illegal persecution. NE need to grow a backbone; publicly funded by taxpayer to safeguard natural environment but capitulating to wealthy landowners.

@raptorpersuk.bsky.social

Thanks, Gill. That's the sort of personal experience/evidence you can submit to Defra's Call for Evidence on gamebird shooting. Experience from Scotland is valid & Defra says it welcomes it.

@parliamentarygoose.bsky.socialReposted by @raptorpersuk.bsky.social

A side effect of restrictions imposed on miscreant landowners is the reporting of numbers killed under an individual licence. On one estate over 1000 birds! OUR native birds killed on an industrial scale to serve the narrow interests of a tiny minority. And do we get a say? Do we f***

@guyshrubsole.bsky.socialReposted by @raptorpersuk.bsky.social

Today, 1st October, is the start of the pheasant shooting season. Some 50 million pheasants are released into the British countryside for this sport annually.

If you have concerns about the impacts of this out-of-control industry, tell the government - handy guide below:

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@wildjustice.bsky.socialReposted by @raptorpersuk.bsky.social

Defra is gathering evidence that could shape the future policy on gamebird shooting.

Have your say!

Have you experienced issues such as gamebird collisions, dumped dead birds, illegal traps, suspicious raptor deaths, disturbance, damage or loss of access to land?

For info, visit buff.ly/TGjrkrK

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@jdroberts.bsky.socialReposted by @raptorpersuk.bsky.social

I was so excited when I saw a kite over Goytsclough earlier this year...horrible to think someone might have shot that very individual just a couple of miles away. And truly depressing that we never see justice for these birds

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