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Henry Morris @mrhenrymorris.substack.com · 6h

But why would people devoted to shooting animals as a solution to, er, everything, need to misrepresent anyone? It defies sense!

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 14h

'This is either shameless misrepresentation or whoever wrote that piece for Shooting Times is struggling to grasp the principles of basic English comprehension – you know, the stuff you learn at school when you’re eleven about context and drawing conclusions'

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Shooting Times uses selective quote to shamelessly misrepresent my view on predator culls

A couple of weeks ago, on 24 September, the Shooting Times published a news item in which it was suggested that I support predator culls: The Shooting Times article was supposedly a précis of an ar…

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Alick Simmons @parliamentarygoose.bsky.social · 13h

‘Shooters want untrammelled predator control’. Quelle surprise. What else can you expect from an institution devoted to shooting animals? One which believes that only they are able to restore and maintain the ‘balance of nature’. Not only is it wrong, it’s breathtakingly arrogant.

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 14h

'This is either shameless misrepresentation or whoever wrote that piece for Shooting Times is struggling to grasp the principles of basic English comprehension – you know, the stuff you learn at school when you’re eleven about context and drawing conclusions'

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Shooting Times uses selective quote to shamelessly misrepresent my view on predator culls

A couple of weeks ago, on 24 September, the Shooting Times published a news item in which it was suggested that I support predator culls: The Shooting Times article was supposedly a précis of an ar…

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kevanislay24.bsky.social @kevanislay24.bsky.social · 1d

F#ck me, SNP on the side of massive land owners...very disappointing!

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Pete Ambrose @born-to-re-wild.bsky.social · 1d

It seems to me that when the SNP were in coalition with the Scottish Greens, the Greens held them to account to keep to their comittments to the environment. This is clearly no longer the case.

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 1d

Research by the Diffley Partnership, commissioned by
@revivecoalition.bsky.social featured on front page of The Herald this morning.

Revive is at SNP conf this w/e where conversation expected to be lively after SNP decision to delay muirburn licensing.

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Scots demand real land reform as research reveals overwhelming public support for change

Press release from REVIVE, the coalition for grouse moor reform (11 Oct 2025) SCOTS DEMAND REAL LAND REFORM AS RESEARCH REVEALS OVERWHELMING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR CHANGE Largest ever public consultati…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 1d

Photo shows aftermath of recent wildfire on Dinnet Muir National Nature Reserve in Aberdeenshire, caused by out-of-control muirburn by gamekeepers on nearby grouse moor. Photo by @kredp.bsky.social

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“SNP caves to shooting lobby” – reactions to Scottish Government’s decision to delay muirburn licensing (again)

As expected, the Scottish Government’s announcement on Thursday that it has delayed the implementation of muirburn licensing (for the second time) has been met with anger. Scottish Greens MSP…

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Kate R. @kredp.bsky.social · 2d

The aftermath, still smouldering in places. #muirburn #cnpa #dinnetnnr #tarland

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Nicholas Galley @nickgalley.bsky.social · 2d

Is there anyone with a backbone, sickening.

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 2d

REVIVE's National Conference is going to be very interesting...

Join us to hear more about this from @raptorpersuk.bsky.social on November 8th:
www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/rev...

Conference programme here: revive.scot/revives-nati...

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 3d

📣You really couldn't make this up!

On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...

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Breaking news….’out of control muirburn’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park

You couldn’t make this up if you tried… Breaking News….on the day the Scottish Government announced it was delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing af…

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Kate R. @kredp.bsky.social · 3d

Out of control Muirburn near Dinnet NNR today. Now in the forest.

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Graeme Purves @gaspurves.bsky.social · 2d

Scottish Ministers, their officials and public agencies have completely lost their way on land and environment issues. What we are witnessing is the comprehensive capture of public policy by vested interests.
#ScottishEnvironment 🌱

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Mark the Birder @northantsbirder.bsky.social · 2d

The Scottish Government:
For the few, not the many!

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 6d

Delighted to have Kirsty Jenkins, Director of Policy for
@onekind.org join our panel at our upcoming National Conference on Saturday 8th November.

We hope to see you there!

Book your place⬇️
www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/rev...

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 10d

Announcing our first speaker @ruthtingay.bsky.social (@raptorpersuk.bsky.social) who will be presenting at our upcoming National Conference.

Scotland’s land reform journey is entering its most important chapter – and we want you to be part of it.
⬇️
www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/rev...

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 4d

REVIVE National Conference programme announced!
revive.scot/revives-nati...

This November join REVIVE for a landmark event that could help shape a new future for Scotland’s people, wildlife and environment.

Book your place ➡️
www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/rev...

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join us on Saturday 8th November to be part of a landmark event that is set to be a pivotal moment in Scotland's land reform journey.

This year's conference is where the next chapter begins...

Book your place ⬇️ www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/rev...

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kevanislay24.bsky.social @kevanislay24.bsky.social · 2d

I thought the Scots government had more about them...landed interests still rule. Disappointing

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Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 3d

The Scottish Government was hoodwinked by the shooting lobby. We need more public education about the danger of wildfires, the power to ban ALL open fires within specific geographic areas in times of high fire risk. Get a grip @scottishgov.bsky.social

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 3d

📣You really couldn't make this up!

On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...

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Breaking news….’out of control muirburn’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park

You couldn’t make this up if you tried… Breaking News….on the day the Scottish Government announced it was delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing af…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 3d

📣You really couldn't make this up!

On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/09/b...

Breaking news….’out of control muirburn’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park

You couldn’t make this up if you tried… Breaking News….on the day the Scottish Government announced it was delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing af…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 3d

Scottish Government delays start of muirburn licences for the second time after aggressive lobbying by grouse shooting industry.

Climate emergency, anyone?

Seems Scot Gov more interested in appeasing the lairds than protecting the environment.

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Scottish Government delays start of muirburn licences (for the second time) after aggressive lobbying by grouse shooting industry

The Scottish Government has, for the second time, delayed the implementation of muirburn licensing after caving in to pressure from aggressive lobbying by the grouse shooting industry. A quick re-c…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 4d

An excellent new initiative led by a local community that is sick to the back teeth of illegal raptor persecution inside this National Park.

Bravo, @friendsofthedales.bsky.social

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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‘Eyes on the Skies’ – new campaign to raise awareness of raptor persecution in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Following the recent collapse of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Bird of Prey Partnership (due to its failure to tackle crimes against birds of prey), and the news that since 2015, 29 Hen Harrier…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 5d

Victorian attitudes towards birds of prey /predators in general remain stubbornly persistent in many parts of the UK.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #BirdingScotland

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Sparrowhawk killed with banned poison in Aberdeenshire – Police Scotland appeals for information

Press release from Police Scotland: APPEAL FOR INFORMATION FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF A BIRD OF PREY IN ABERDEENSHIRE Detectives are appealing for information after a bird of prey was poisoned in Aberd…

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Andy Gell @andygell.bsky.social · 8d

Everyone visiting or living in the @yorkshiredales.org.uk needs to be made aware of this. It's disgraceful and it needs to be stopped.
@friendsofthedales.bsky.social

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 8d

29 'missing' Hen Harriers & nearly 40 birds of prey poisoned, trapped or shot in Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015.

Not so much a National Park - more of a National Disgrace.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology #Yorkshire

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29 ‘missing’ Hen Harriers & nearly 40 birds of prey poisoned, trapped or shot in Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015

Media attention has been drawn to the Yorkshire Dales National Park this week, following the RSPB’s press release on the suspicious disappearance of a satellite-tagged Hen Harrier named &#821…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 8d

29 'missing' Hen Harriers & nearly 40 birds of prey poisoned, trapped or shot in Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015.

Not so much a National Park - more of a National Disgrace.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology #Yorkshire

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29 ‘missing’ Hen Harriers & nearly 40 birds of prey poisoned, trapped or shot in Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015

Media attention has been drawn to the Yorkshire Dales National Park this week, following the RSPB’s press release on the suspicious disappearance of a satellite-tagged Hen Harrier named &#821…

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