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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 6d

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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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 6d

What they won't show you on the 'National Trail Hunting Day' on October 10th..

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · 6d

Good investigation and excellent conviction. Always good when the tools of criminals are removed from them. www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/n...

Broxted: Dogs ban for two south Essex men after hare coursing investigation

They were arrested by officers from Uttlesford Neighbourhood Policing Team and our Rural Engagement Team following reports from the public

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · 8d

Two not quite identical brown hares stand to attention. Interesting to spot the subtle differences.

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 9d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 13d

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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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 13d

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 16d

This consultation is an opportunity to put pressure on the HSE to restrict the use of these dangerous toxins. Consultation closes Tues 30 Sept 2025 - please take part!

#RaptorResearch #Ornithology

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New consultation on Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs): your opportunity to tell the HSE how damaging these are to raptors & other wildlife

In November last year, conservation campaign group Wild Justice published a report (Collateral Damage) highlighting shockingly high levels of rodenticides (rat poisons) found in Buzzards and Red Ki…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 18d

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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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 19d

More info on why the court judged the RSPB's covert video evidence to be admissible in this important case ⚖️

NB: Comments turned off as legal proceedings are live.

#RaptorResearch #Ornithology #WildlifeCrime

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More detail on court ruling accepting admissibility of RSPB’s covert surveillance in prosecution of gamekeeper accused of conspiracy to kill a Hen Harrier

Earlier this month a judge ruled that covert video surveillance obtained by the RSPB is admissible evidence in the prosecution of gamekeeper Racster Dingwall, who has been charged in relation to th…

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · 22d

Sarah, the sheriff has deferred sentence for a social work report. A custodial sentence remains an option and will depend on the content of the SWD report.

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · 22d

Man convicted after being reported to the police for encouraging his dog to enter badger setts. www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/2548352...

Man caught encouraging dog into badger sett by local land owner

A GIFFORD man was caught encouraging his dog to enter a live badger sett after a private land owner set up a wildlife camera.

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · 28d

Rural thieves sentenced www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Seven sentenced for rural farm thefts worth millions

Equipment with a value of up to £10m were taken from farms in Shropshire and Wales.

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · Sep 13

www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-n... The first of the 25 people charged with mass hare coursing and disorder appear in court

Men accused of hare coursing in Cambridgeshire attend court

Over two days in January, fields were churned up and gates were broken by 4x4 vehicles. Those who appeared at court were among 25 people charged with offences related to the violent disorder.

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · Sep 11

New post on wildlifedetective.wordpress.com Book review - The Highland Cow and the Horse of the Woods by Roy Dennis

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · Sep 4

On my walk this morning beside a Perthshire river I watched an otter for 20 mins which kept diving, presumably hunting for fish, though never saw it eating one. Hard to photograph as only on the surface for seconds before diving again.

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · Sep 4

More penalties like this for hare coursing would make a real difference. The only factor missing was a disqualification from driving for the driver for using the vehicle in the commission of crime. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Four men convicted over Lincolnshire hare coursing

The men were fined and banned from returning to the county with dogs or equipment for 15 years.

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · Aug 27

Great new project providing expert support for farmers & landowners across England who want to host birds of prey. Services include habitat & wildlife surveys, nest box installation & monitoring, Barn Owl planning mitigation & more!

#RaptorResearch

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British Farmland Bird of Prey Initiative

The British Farmland Bird of Prey Initiative is a new project set up by Nigel Middleton and Twiggy Bigwood, offering expert support for landowners and conservation groups across England who want to…

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Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · Aug 26

Lend your voice to support for moves to ban “bottom trawling” – in which fishing gear is dragged across the seabed destroying habitats and scooping up a wide array of species – in protected areas of English seas....

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Ban bottom trawling in 'protected' zones

Public urged to back ban on destructive fishing in protected areas.

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · Aug 25

Interesting charge for man who forced seals into the sea. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...

Businessman terrorised seal pups with large wooden stick at Scots harbour

Richard Montgomery used an eight foot fence post to 'prod and push' the vulnerable animals back into the sea, leaving one of the youngsters 'screeching'.

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · Aug 22

I went out this morning again. It was wheat rather than barley. I've spent all my days on farms since the time of binders and stooks. Can't believe that I got the crop wrong!

Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · Aug 21

Really interesting as I saw a jackdaw this colour a few years ago. No idea how common or uncommon it is.

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · Aug 21

Roe doe watching me from a barley field on my walk this morning. Caption could be Ears in the Barley.

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · Aug 19

Great work from an actual, genuine 'partnership' working on bird of prey conservation in the Peak District.

Well done National Trust, Peak District National Park Authority, RSPB, Peak District Raptor Study Group 👏👏

#RaptorResearch

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‘Springwatch’ Hen Harriers nest successfully on National Trust moorland in Peak District National Park

Press release from National Trust (18 August 2025) LATEST HEN HARRIER FLEDGLINGS RECEIVE PROTECTIVE SATELLITE TAGS IN THE PEAK DISTRICT Two hen harrier chicks from a nest found on National Trust la…

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