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Massive decline in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park Peregrine population linked to intensive grouse moor management.

Press release from Cairngorms National Park Authority, copy of the new report, & commentary from me ⬇️⬇️

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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Massive decline in Cairngorms National Park Peregrine population linked to intensive grouse moor management
Press release from Cairngorms National Park Authority (24 November 2025) PEREGRINE NUMBERS IN DECLINE IN CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK The last UK-wide survey of peregrines took place in 2014 and covere…
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alcatorda.bsky.social
It's no surprise really given the extent and intensity of grouse moor management in @cairngormsnews.bsky.social
It does bring in to question whether the national park legislation in Scotland is fit for purpose or are our national parks a sham. @raptorpersuk.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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judeet44.bsky.social
Scotland, reknowned for killing endangered raptors and other wildlife...on behalf of rich people with guns.
November 30, 2025 at 10:44 PM
raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Massive decline in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park Peregrine population linked to intensive grouse moor management.

Press release from Cairngorms National Park Authority, copy of the new report, & commentary from me ⬇️⬇️

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/30/m...
Massive decline in Cairngorms National Park Peregrine population linked to intensive grouse moor management
Press release from Cairngorms National Park Authority (24 November 2025) PEREGRINE NUMBERS IN DECLINE IN CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK The last UK-wide survey of peregrines took place in 2014 and covere…
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November 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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martinwood60.bsky.social
@raptorpersuk.bsky.social I am currently reading The Origin of Species. Charles Darwin. I came across an interest paragraph which I think is still relevant today. @dorsetraptors.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Extensive effort by multiple law enforcement / science / conservation partners to determine this as a wildlife crime. But of course, yet again the offender hasn't been identified, charged, prosecuted etc. Something needs to change.

#RaptorResearch

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Hen Harrier found dead in Northumberland National Park with shotgun damage to satellite tag
This is a blog about one of those dead Hen Harriers for whom we’ve been waiting over a year for Natural England to confirm the cause of death. A Hen Harrier (photo by Pete Walkden) The young …
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November 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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tom--scott.bsky.social
In almost all such cases of raptor poisoning, the poisoners are gamekeepers working for the owners of pheasant/grouse shooting estates.

Yet another way in which the behaviour of the ultra-wealthy damages the natural world.
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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parliamentarygoose.bsky.social
This is a genuine question: Outside of the UK, does anyone know of another National Park where it is an annual event to release thousands of non-native birds? Or even occasionally? I only ask because the more I think about it, the more barking mad it sounds. #birds #nationalparks
November 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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scotbird71.bsky.social
Pheasants everywhere.. probably put up about 300 on my daily off-road cycle home from work between Gifford & Haddington .. most I’ve ever seen in Lothian
November 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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macstronach.bsky.social
Wow!, the number of Red-legged Partridge releases has really changed up here, see them in really bizarre places now like high up in the Cairngorms!
November 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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lothianrecorder.bsky.social
Similar feeling on Tue this week when the sky darkened as a flock of well over 100 Red-legged Partridges flew over the B974 just south of Clatterin Brig near Fettercairn, only 50 in this pic...
November 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Pre-trial hearing for ex-gamekeeper David Campbell (Edradynate Estate, Perthshire), accused of shotgun murder of former colleague Brian Low.

3-week trial commences Feb 2026, Glasgow High Court.

NB: Comments turned off as legal proceedings are live ⚖️

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Pre-trial hearing for ex-gamekeeper accused of shotgun murder of former colleague
There was a virtual pre-trial hearing at Glasgow High Court yesterday in the case against David Campbell, the former Head Gamekeeper of Edradynate Estate in Perthshire, who is accused of murdering …
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November 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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Man arrested after five Red Kites found poisoned in Essex
Statement from Essex Police posted on social media, 21 November 2025: An Aveley man has been arrested after five red kites were found dead in a field in Orsett. Our Rural Engagement Team is investi…
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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macstronach.bsky.social
A video from earlier in the autumn during some particularly heavy Pheasant migration in Highland! #highlandbirds
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
raptorpersuk.bsky.social
New report on gamebird releases in Cairngorms National Park doesn't tell even half the story.

Study included less than half (45%) of estates rearing & releasing non-native gamebirds. MSPs need to interpret results cautiously & appropriately.

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New report on gamebird releases in Cairngorms National Park doesn’t tell even half the story
In spring 2025, news emerged that the GWCT (Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust) was going to be conducting a pilot study to look at the number of non-native gamebirds (Pheasants & Red-legge…
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November 21, 2025 at 7:37 AM
raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Another 'missing' Hen Harrier, this time in the Moorfoot Hills, south of Edinburgh - a well known hotbed of illegal raptor persecution over several decades.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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Satellite-tagged Hen Harrier ‘Circe’ disappears in suspicious circumstances in Moorfoot Hills, south Scotland
Press release from Hen Harrier Action (20th November 2025) HEN HARRIER ACTION APPEALS FOR INFORMATION AS ANOTHER RARE HEN HARRIER SUSPECTED TO HAVE BEEN ILLEGALLY KILLED IN SCOTLAND A satellite tag…
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November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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New independent report reveals locations of poisoned raptors in northern England 2015 - 2023 - info that has been suppressed by Govt.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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New independent report reveals locations of poisoned raptors in northern England, 2015-2023 – information that has been suppressed by government
Press release from independent group, Wildlife Poisoning Research UK, 15th November 2025. WHERE THE POISONED BODIES WERE FOUND! Many people probably imagine that the use of poisons to kill protecte…
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November 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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NB: Comments are turned off as criminal proceedings are live ⚖️

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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Worcestershire man faces 21 charges in relation to possessing & trading wild Peregrines
A 57-year old man appeared at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on 11 November 2025 accused of 21 offences relating to the keeping and trading of wild Peregrines, alleged to have taken place betwe…
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November 15, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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Sparrowhawk shot in Towcester – Northants Police appeals for information
Press release from Northants Police (14 November 2025) BIRD OF PREY KILLED IN TOWCESTER Police officers from the Rural Crime Team are appealing for witnesses after a bird of prey was found dead in …
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November 15, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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sprayxcappo.bsky.social
Time to put an end to this madness.
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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andypaton.bsky.social
Appalling @uklabour.bsky.social @uklabourparty.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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harbourbirds.bsky.social
This is disgusting in all regards. The crime, the time and the silence. As soon as these crimes have been committed and announcing info won’t risk an investigation, then this should be communicated nationally as fast as possible.
November 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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alcatorda.bsky.social
…and so it continues without respite. ☹️ It is time all raptors were left in peace. @raptorpersuk.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
No wonder we are one of the most nature-depleted corners of this battered planet, with #biodiversity is a terrible state
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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derbyshirebt.bsky.social
It won't stop until grouse shooting ends.
The whole industry thinks it's their birth right to kill everything that poses a threat to grouse.
What a very sad place we are in.
November 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Good to see Scottish Minister Jim Fairlie acknowledge the limitations of the current grouse shoot licences, and commit to doing something about it.

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Scottish Minister Jim Fairlie provides rationale behind proposed amendment to close loophole on grouse shoot licence
Earlier this month, the Scottish Government announced its commitment to closing the loophole on the grouse moor licences that were sabotaged last year by the powerful grouse shooting lobby. If you …
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November 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM