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raptorpersuk.bsky.social
General Licence restriction imposed in relation to shooting of Golden Eagle 'Merrick'. Raeshaw Estate claims this is "wholly unjustified" & says it will appeal the decision.

Statement from estate & commentary from me 🔽

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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Raeshaw Estate claims General Licence restriction “wholly unjustified” & intends to appeal
Following yesterday’s news that NatureScot has imposed a(nother) three-year General Licence restriction on Raeshaw Estate in south Scotland (here), based on evidence provided by Police Scotla…
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February 11, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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swanrescue.bsky.social
A call to Askern Lake in recent days, for a swan reported to be carrying fishing tackle. The bird was quite distressed, but our rescuers were able to quickly capture the bird and safely remove the hook caught in the end of her beak.
February 11, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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birdingtothemax.bsky.social
Hand-catching at the Serpentine today resulted in 17 birds ringed under licence, including the first Grey Heron in the 10 winters of @bh-wlbirding.bsky.social’s Royal Parks waterbird project! #birdringing
February 11, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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bh-wlbirding.bsky.social
Great report of a Tufted Duck from @theroyalparks.bsky.social. This little duck, ringed at #Serpentine #Hydepark in Dec 2023 made it all the way to the Rusian arctic circle, ca 2000km NE of Moscow. This shows just how far ducks wintering in London can migrate. #Londonbirds #birdringing #duck #BTO
February 10, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Three-year General Licence restriction imposed on Raeshaw Estate (again), this time relating to the shooting of Golden Eagle Merrick.

Statement from NatureScot & commentary from me ⬇️

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime 🌍

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Three-year General Licence restriction imposed on Raeshaw Estate (again), this time relating to shooting of Golden Eagle ‘Merrick’
NatureScot has today announced a three-year General Licence restriction on Raeshaw Estate (and on neighbouring Watherston Wood, which is understood to be under separate management to Raeshaw), in r…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
February 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Shot Buzzard found nr Wigginton, York. Currently in the expert care of @jeanwildlife.bsky.social

North Yorkshire living up to its reputation as the worst county in England for illegal raptor persecution.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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Shot Buzzard found nr Wigginton, York
Raptor rehabilitation expert Jean Thorpe posted on social media yesterday about an injured Buzzard that was found grounded near Wigginton, York. The Buzzard was taken to Battle Flatts Veterinary Cl…
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February 8, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Moorland Association (grouse moor owners' lobby group in England) lodges appeal against recent High Court decision to refuse judicial review of Defra's peatland burning regulations ⚖️🔥

Looks like someone's got grouse moors & money to burn!

Legal summary 🔽

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Moorland Association lodges appeal against recent High Court decision to refuse judicial review of Defra’s peatland burning regulations
A couple of weeks ago, the High Court threw out the Moorland Association’s legal challenge against Defra’s new burning regulations, which further restrict the areas of peatland that can…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
February 8, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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wildfozzy.bsky.social
The usual gull entry for #SuperSeabirdSunday.

Yesterday the Iceland Gull at Roundhay Park showed like a champ! Stunning views both on the deck and in the air.

@steelyseabirder.bsky.social @unsociable-lapwing.bsky.social
#Seabirds #GullsoftheWP #GullsoftheWorld #YorkshireBirding #Wildlife 🪶
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February 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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markcoller.bsky.social
Bonapartes, Mediterranean, and black headed gull off Tolcarne Beach Penzance today. @cbwps.org.uk
February 7, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group in desperate attempt to divert attention away from conviction of Yorkshire Dales gamekeeper Racster Dingwall.

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Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group in desperate attempt to divert attention away from conviction of Yorkshire Dales gamekeeper Racster Dingwall
The Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group (YDMG) is undertaking a major damage limitation exercise this week following the widespread media coverage of the recent conviction of Yorkshire Dales gamekeeper …
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February 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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cbwps.org.uk
Photo of the Week 📷 Bonaparte's Gull by Adrian Langdon and Little Gull by Mark James #CornwallBirds #BirdsInCornwall #CBWPS #Bird #Birds #Birdwatching #ConnectWithNature #Nature #Wildlife #WildlifeMatters #WildIsles #BritishWildlife #WildCornwall #ILoveCornwall #Cornwall #Kernow
February 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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shefbirdstudy.bsky.social
‘The New Birds of the Sheffield Area’
The proof copy back from the printers, before it went to the bookbinders 😍

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February 6, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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btobirds.bsky.social
⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. ⬇️

📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...

#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
Image of a deceased Puffin lying on the ground. White wording on an orange background reads: Please report sightings of dead birds.
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
🚨 Want to work with Little Terns?

We’re recruiting a Head Little Tern Warden and 2 Assistants to protect the Beacon Ponds colony at Spurn.

👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news
February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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herbivoreclub.bsky.social
Wholly Boley has joined the recent victims of British horse racing. They broke their neck at Carlisle on the 3rd of February 💔

#YouBetTheyDie 🏇
Black memorial-style graphic with three lit candles on the left and a close-up of a grey horse’s eye on the right. Large white text reads “In Memoriam” followed by a list of racehorse names and recent January and February 2026 dates: Wholly Boley, Lario, Lac De Constance, Grey Aquila, Chinchin, Mr Trick, Born At Midnight, Summer In Milan, and Kalif Du Berlais. At the bottom, bold text states, “YOU BET, THEY DIE.” The website www.herbivore.club appears underneath.
February 4, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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shefbirdstudy.bsky.social
'The New Birds of the Sheffield Area'
Indoor Meeting: Weds 11th Feb 7.15pm

Join us to celebrate the launch of our fabulous new 440 page book detailing all 300 species ever sighted in our area. Editors Richard & David will talk us through the project.
Copies for sale + complimentary fizz!
February 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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moorsforthefuture.bsky.social
Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! These amazing habitats provide so many benefits, from natural flood management to improving water quality and biodiversity, to helping in the fight against climate change. Find out more about them in this film highlighting our monitoring work:

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Sphagnum moss - an inspiring case study on Kinder Scout of what is possible for our peatlands
YouTube video by Moors for the Future
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February 2, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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swanrescue.bsky.social
We’re delighted to share the successful rehabilitation of this youngster! Treated for a wing fracture, the bone has now fully healed with full function restored. After several weeks in our care, the bird was released back to his rightful place in the wild earlier today.
February 2, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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btobirds.bsky.social
Great free birding walk for young people aged 16-25 ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve... #YorkshireBirding
btoengland.bsky.social BTO England @btoengland.bsky.social · 10d
Join BTO Youth for a FREE birding and survey introduction walk at Long Lands Common in North Yorkshire. Book a space ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve...

📆 Sunday 15 February.
📝 Open to those aged 16-25.
A pathway runs through the middle of a woodland with trees in green leaf. Wording reads: Introductory birding & citizen science. Long Lands Common, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Sunday 15th February, 8.30-11.45. Open to those aged 16-25. Free entry! bto.org/youth-events. Long Lands Common and BTO Youth logo top right.
February 2, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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btobirds.bsky.social
✨ Vote for your favourite bird image! ✨ We need you to pick our new Birds in Greenspaces icon for our brand-new mobile phone app!

Vote here ➡️ bit.ly/VoteBiGsIcon

Will it be the Goldfinch, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Pied Wagtail, Green Woodpecker or Chaffinch? 🤔

Voting closes on 15 February.
Six individual bird illustrations focusing on the head of the bird are lined up in a collage. Species depicted include the Goldfinch, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Pied Wagtail, Green Woodpecker and Chaffinch. Artwork by Will Rose.
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Satellite-tagged Hen Harrier that gamekeeper Racster Dingwall chose not to shoot (to avoid unwanted attention), found poisoned 3 months later nr another Yorkshire grouse moor. The bird that almost got away.

New extended RSPB covert footage ⬇️

#RaptorResearch

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Satellite-tagged Hen Harrier that gamekeeper Racster Dingwall chose not to shoot (to avoid unwanted attention), found poisoned three months later near another Yorkshire grouse moor
The news yesterday was all about the conviction and sentencing of Head Gamekeeper Racster Dingwall for his part in a conspiracy to kill Hen Harriers at a roost on the Conistone & Grassington Es…
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January 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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derbyshirebt.bsky.social
2 spots just opened up for this Sunday's walk at Bradford Dale
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Winter at Bradford Dale | Derbyshire Bird Tour
Join me at Bradford Dale for a Winter birdwatching experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned birdwatcher, this tour will give you the chance to observe some incredible species in their natur...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Some commentary on the conviction and sentencing of gamekeeper Racster Dingwall (conspiracy to kill a Hen Harrier on a grouse moor in Yorkshire Dales National Park) ⚖️

New blog ⬇️⬇️

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #SeriousCrime 🌍🪶

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/30/s...
Some commentary on the conviction and sentencing of gamekeeper Racster Dingwall
Following yesterday’s conviction and sentencing of Head Gamekeeper Racster Dingwall, 35, for conspiracy to kill a Hen Harrier on a grouse moor on the Conistone & Grassington Estate in the…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
January 30, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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birdguides.bsky.social
The RSPB has reported that seven satellite-tagged Hen Harriers are suspected or confirmed to have been illegally killed in England during 2025, all on or close to land managed for grouse shooting:
Seven satellite-tagged Hen Harriers lost on English grouse moors in 2025
The RSPB has announced that seven satellite-tagged Hen Harriers are suspected or confirmed to have been illegally killed in England during 2025, renewing calls for licensing of all gamebird shooting to tackle raptor persecution.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
Update on the Beacon Ponds Little Tern appeal

The GoFundMe appeal has now closed. We launched it to cover a specific funding gap for the 2026 breeding season, and thanks to the incredible generosity of so many people, that gap has now been filled.
Donate
spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM