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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 21h

'The problem, which the Scottish Govt is willfully ignoring, is that muirburn is responsible for a large number of wildfires'.

Insightful analysis from Nick Kempe on his excellent parkswatchscotland blog.

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‘The problem, which the Scottish Government is willfully ignoring, is that muirburn is responsible for a large number of wildfires’

For those of you following the muirburn licensing fiasco in Scotland, where the Scottish Government has announced its decision to delay the implementation of licences for a second time after aggres…

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 20h

"Protect the Wild, the campaign group which led the petition, claimed the government’s standing will now be among the issues at stake in the Westminster Hall debate this afternoon."

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Westminster debate after 100,000 people sign online petition demanding end to badger cull

More than 100,000 people have backed calls for an immediate end to the controversial programme despite warnings from farmers’ leaders and some vets.

www.vettimes.com

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 1d

That sounds idyllic, Mandy 👌

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 1d

It was lights out for this Crane Fly...
Had such an enjoyable morning photographing some of the last Swallows before they all embark on their 6000 mile journey to South Africa & Namibia...

#wildlifephotography

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 3d

Enjoy mate 🍻

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 4d

Isn't nature incredible?

#kingfisher #birdphotography #wildlifephotography

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you

Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 7d

Most of these beautiful birds have started their 6000 mile migration to South Africa & Namibia for the autumn/winter, where obviously its not autumnwinter but in fact spring/summer...they'll travel up to 200 miles per day...can't wait to see them arrive back in April..
#swallows #wildlifephotography

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 12d

Spotted me...

#foxoftheday #wildlifephotography #fox

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 12d

Natural England confirms ongoing & relentless illegal persecution is reason why Hen Harriers are still rare in England.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology

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Hardly any Hen Harrier nesting attempts on English grouse moors for second year running

Natural England has finally got around to publishing the data for the 2025 Hen Harrier breeding season, which demonstrate very clear differences between areas managed for conservation and those man…

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 13d

Aerial ballet...

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 13d

Unbelievably frustrating

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 13d

17 months! What's the hold up? Why isn't this decision-making process a priority for NatureScot?

The consequences of this inaction were made v clear yesterday, with the suspicious disappearance of two more Golden Eagles in south Scotland.

#RaptorResearch

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17 months (& waiting) for NatureScot to make decision on General Licence restriction relating to ‘shooting & killing’ of sleeping Golden Eagle called Merrick

The Scottish Government’s nature advisory agency, NatureScot, has been now been procrastinating for 17 months on whether to impose a sanction on an estate in relation to the ‘shooting and killing’ …

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 14d

Monday...

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 17d

This is an interesting move.

NB: Comments are turned off as criminal proceedings are live ⚖️

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #UKBirding

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Trial of 87-year-old man accused of 11 offences relating to raptor persecution is put on hold as defence applies for Judicial Review of judge’s ruling

The trial of an 87-year-old man, accused of multiple offences linked to alleged raptor persecution, has been put on hold after his defence lawyer told the court he intends to apply for Judicial Rev…

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 18d

Monsters 🤬

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 21d

@chrisgpackham.bsky.social ##foxoftheday

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 21d

Met up with a couple of friends...
Do you know a good method for telling if a fox is male or female (without checking out the obvious!)?...
The male on the left has a wider, more rounded head/face, whereas the female on the right has a slimmer, more pointed (elegant I'd say) shape to her head/face..