Raptor Persecution UK
@RaptorPersUK
Think illegal raptor persecution is a thing of the past? Think again! Blog by @RuthTingay (Also on Bluesky)
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Two gamekeepers charged with illegally setting snares on Ruabon Moor, North Wales.
NB: Comments turned off as criminal proceedings are live ⚖️
New blog ⬇️
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Dead Partridges & Pigeons dumped in lay-by in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Fire crews in attendance on grouse moor in Peak District National Park.
A follow-on to Bob Berzins' guest blog from last week...
'The real threat to Britain's countryside' - spoof video about Pheasant shooting by Lord Christian Brighty!
Watch it & then send in your evidence to Defra about impact of gamebird shooting - consultation closes Sun 1st Nov!
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Grouse moors are still being burnt - and it's killing us (guest blog by Bob Berzins)
@RaptorPersUK Furious, sickened and saddened in equal measure. I’ve yet to write my response to the consultation so will be able to include the impact of learning about this, along with other lived experience. I’d urge everyone to do the same.
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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) ⬇️
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Huge thanks to everyone who joined our fringe meeting at @theSNP conference as we launched our Land Taxes for Land Reform campaign.
A fantastic panel with @JimFairlieLogie @Common_Weal @ScottishLandCom
Sign our pledge and join the movement ➡️
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Natural England publishes 2026 Hen Harrier breeding attempts - only 9 (of 45) were on grouse moors.
Blog by Natural England & additional commentary from me ⬇️
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Defra refuses demands by gamebird shooting industry to extend the deadline on its Call for Evidence.
New blog ⬇️
Trial continues for 88-year-old accused of 11 offences relating to alleged raptor persecution in Lincolnshire.
NB: Comments turned off as criminal proceedings are still live ⚖️
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Guest blog: What happened to the 58 Hen Harriers? The unanswered questions behind Natural England's brood management experiment.
📷Laurie Campbell
Defra's Call for Evidence on gamebirds: what exactly is it asking for and how can you help?
New date for Raeshaw Estate's judicial review of 3-yr General Licence restriction, imposed by NatureScot after the disappearance & suspected 'shooting & killing' of Golden Eagle Merrick.
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Red Kite dies after being found with gunshot injuries in Peak District National Park.
Police appeal for information + commentary from me ⬇️
More breeding success for Hen Harriers on RSPB reserves - this time in Wales.
Still waiting for the 2026 breeding figures from England's grouse moors....
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust finds its voice & calls for Government action on raptor persecution.
Bravo!
New blog ⬇️
Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors National Park.
Police appeal for information & some commentary by me ⬇️
Reported Pheasant numbers in England don't add up.
"Vindictive evil woman" & "Poisoned witch" to deliver free webinar on illegal raptor persecution for Friends of the Dales this Wednesday.
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