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- About
April 23, 2009, 15:07
The Raptor politics web site has been designed to publicise instances of illegal persecution of protected birds of prey by some gamekeepers on England's moorl…
- Historical and Statistical Data
May 9, 2009, 12:25
The images being exhibited on this web page show current occupied Peregrine falcon eyries in 2009 sited on various upland sporting estates throughout Lancashire…
- 2009 Season, April - May (Photos)
May 10, 2009, 12:15
This page shows nesting sites of Peregrine Falcons located on United Utilities land and private shooting estates in Lancashire's Forest of Bowland. Click on…
- Mallowdale Pike, Roeburndale (Photos)
May 10, 2009, 12:17
After careful consideration it has been decided to make an exception of one Forest of Bowland Peregrine nesting territories by including an image and identifica…
- Mallowdale Pike, Roeburndale (Photos)
- Content Listing
November 15, 2009, 11:50
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January 31, 2010, 18:54
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- Raptor Politics Home Page
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- Forest of Bowland Activity 2010
August 21, 2010, 18:53
Forest of Bowland, including West Lancashire The 2010 season has been one of the most unusual, not least because Natural England found itself in the invidious…
- Nineteen new Sea-Eagles from Norway released into Fife
August 20, 2010, 16:34
Nineteen white-tailed sea eagles, gifted to Scotland as part of a reintroduction programme, have been released into the wild from a secret location in Fife.…
- Smuggler jailed for £70k peregrine falcon egg theft
August 19, 2010, 15:59
Judge Christopher Hodson today at Warwick Crown Court sentenced Mr. Jeffrey Lendrum to 30 months in prison. Lendrum, 48, from York Close, Towcester, Northampton…
- 'Crown jewels' of Britain's landscape could be sold off
August 14, 2010, 15:45
Everyone should take the time to read what, according to the Guardian Friday 13th, the Conservative/Liberal partnership have in store for our environment…
- The Poisoning of Raptors in Scotland continues
August 9, 2010, 13:15
The government-funded organisation Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) has just published its latest report on the illegal poisoning of…
- Ten Scottish Red kite chicks fall victim to 2nd generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides!
August 6, 2010, 16:17
Before reading this article Raptor Politics consider it appropriate to issue the following important statement: The inappropriate use of rodenticides (containin…
- Red Kites recovered dead in Northumberland
August 5, 2010, 08:08
A pair of red kites who became well-known to tourists and animal lovers have been found dead. Numerous visitors travelled to the kites’ nesting site…
- Defra - Will a cull of UK Eagle Owls be approved?
August 4, 2010, 20:01
It's the big attraction for birders, but the eagle Owl could be made officially unwelcome in the UK. The latest update regarding the possible fate of Eagle…
- Bowland Eagle Owls - A tragedy which should never have been allowed to happen!
August 3, 2010, 13:22
This year there were three confirmed breeding attempts made by Eagle Owls in Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland, but only one pair succeeded in raising a…
- The New Enlightenment!
July 27, 2010, 12:42
Students of history will be familiar with "The Enlightenment", a period in the 18th Century when reason was advocated as the primary source for legitimacy and…
- The illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland in 2009
July 26, 2010, 12:29
In 2009 a white-tailed eagle, two golden eagles, four red kites, and 21 buzzards were confirmed by the Scottish Government as being victims of illegal…
- Raptor Poisoning - Irish partnership to help Scotland's birds of prey
July 21, 2010, 12:34
Both countries are experiencing dramatic increases in reported cases of birds of prey being poisoned. The Scottish and Irish governments have now agreed to a…
- Sea Eagles – The Truth Please
July 12, 2010, 17:43
To me, Cumbria seems a far more logical choice for the re-introduction of Sea Eagles than Suffolk ever was. A little over-populated maybe, but Sea Eagles…
- Bowland Eagle Owls – “Cage & Aviary” Article – Opinions Clash.
July 7, 2010, 11:52
Letter sent to Mr. Duncan Macrae, Features Editor, by Chrissie Harper. I have decided in the interests of FACT and the public’s right to know to publish my…
- Two Red Kites Confirmed Poisoned in Northumberland
July 5, 2010, 08:06
It has just been anounced the 2 Red Kites found dead in Northumberland earlier this year were poisoned, police have now confirmed. The 2 kites found dead…
- White-tailed Eagle returned to England’s Sky’s- Will the choice be Cumbria ?
July 2, 2010, 20:35
In many ways, we…
- Eagle Owl Debate Elevated into Higher Gear.
June 28, 2010, 16:31
Writing in this weeks Shooting Times, Joe Dimbleby asks the question are Eagle Owls on RSPB’s land in the North Pennines? It appears initial reports of…
- Will Cumbria be the new release location for the White-tailed Eagle?
June 19, 2010, 16:17
Following Natural England’s decision to with draw funding for their controversial reintroduction of the White-tailed Eagle into East Anglia, a leading…
- National Gamekeeper's Blog Re-Eagle Owl-Hen Harrier
June 16, 2010, 18:14
Readers may be interested to follow the enclosed link to the latest information published on the National Gamekeeper's Blog site. http://www.nationalgamekeepe…
- Scottish Sea Eagle Grant Scheme to be re-opened
June 16, 2010, 17:43
Crofters who claimed that white-tailed eagles had killed upwards of two hundred lambs on their hillfarms in the West Highlands of Scotland are to be given…
- Forestry Commission Announces Red Kite release into Cumbria.
June 15, 2010, 14:06
It has just been announced by the Forestry Commission that a project has been agreed to begin the release of 90 Red Kites into the Grizedale Forest area in…
- A lost opportunity for Hen Harrier conservation?
June 15, 2010, 11:38
For foreign readers of these entries, the repeated references to the Forest of Bowland,Lancashire England, Hen Harriers, government institutions, conservation…
- East Anglian Sea Eagle reintroduction in doubt.
June 14, 2010, 11:04
The RSPB says it is still committed to reintroducing sea eagles to England In a rural field close to the Suffolk coast, a pig farmer has been trying to warn…
- Invitation for a New Beginning in Bowland
June 11, 2010, 20:43
Time to really put the interests of the birds first! An invitation, but also a personal plea: given that readers of Raptor Politics, along with conservation…
- Bowland Eagle Owls Second Pair-Update 10.30hrs 11 June
June 10, 2010, 21:33
Further information has now come to light indicating that the RSPB, Natural England and United Utilities knew by the end of May that the second pair of…
- Bowland Eagle Owl Captured on CCTV at Hen Harrier Nest.
June 9, 2010, 19:09
It has just been announced by Natural England and confirmed by the RSPB that an adult Eagle Owl, allegedly from one of the two Bowland nesting pairs was…
- Major wildlife crime investigation at 25,000-acre sporting estate in Scotland
June 8, 2010, 08:51
Police officers fear as many as 10 protected birds of prey may have been poisoned Police assisted by the RSPB who swooped on an Inverness-shire sporting…
- Hen Harrier Photography- can such activity be justified?
June 8, 2010, 08:29
It has been brought to the attention of two of our readers that a Hen Harrier nest in Lancashire Forest of Bowland is currently being photographed on moorlands…
- Scottish Shooting Estate Raided by Police
June 4, 2010, 14:34
A shooting estate in the Highlands of Scotland was raided by police on 3rd June after a number of birds of prey, believed to have been poisoned, were found…
- East Anglian Farmers fight to prevent Sea Eagle being reintroduced
June 1, 2010, 11:49
Landowners are stepping up their campaign to halt plans for the return of sea eagles to East Anglia after government officials told them to alter their farming…
- Lancashire Peregrine Eyries Targeted by Nest Robbers.
May 24, 2010, 11:09
Four Peregrine Chicks are reported Stolen from Quarry nesting site in East Lancashire over the weekend. Sad and very disappointing news has just reached…
- Public urged to help in fight to save England’s hen harriers
May 23, 2010, 18:15
RSPB Press Release Friday, May 21st 2010 Hunt for the harrier Public urged to help in fight to save England’s hen harriers The public are…
- Wildlife Crime Officer in Hot Pursuit of Stepp Eagle Egg Thieves.
May 20, 2010, 16:01
I have read this week in the Lancashire Evening Post that two captive laid Stepp Eagle eggs were stolen from aviaries in the Lancashire area last week. Great…
- Raptor Poisoning in Scotland on the Increase
May 13, 2010, 10:04
Three golden eagles, a Sparrowhawk and Buzzard found dead on the Skibo Estate in East Sutherland. The corpses of 3 golden eagles, a buzzard and a sparrowhaw…
- Black Grouse Numbers Plummet -A result of Cold Winter
May 6, 2010, 10:25
The harshest winter for 30 years has caused populations of rare black grouse to fall to their lowest recorded level in northern England, according to conservati…
- 6 BUZZARDS FOUND POISONED IN DERBYSHIRE
May 2, 2010, 11:47
Please follow the link below to the details of the six dead Buzzards, all found poisoned in Derbyshire. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/derbyshire/86349…
- Time For Change
April 5, 2010, 12:24
With a general election just around the corner, the situation for England’s upland birds of prey looks grim. There is no doubt there will be no help from…
- Suspected shooting of a White-tailed eagle in Northern Ireland
March 17, 2010, 15:11
An appeal for information has been launched by the PSNI and conservation bodies following the suspected shooting of a white-tailed eagle in Northern Ireland. O…
- Hen Harriers on the verge of extinction in England
March 17, 2010, 14:19
The 2009 breeding season was one of the worst years for Hen harriers since records began, although numbers in Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland declined from 39…
- Raptor Persecution in Scotland
March 12, 2010, 09:58
Follow the attached link to details of raptors and their continued persecution in Scotland. http://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/
- Forest of Bowland Activity 2010
- Peregrines (22)
- Forest of Bowland Activity 2010
August 21, 2010, 18:53
Forest of Bowland, including West Lancashire The 2010 season has been one of the most unusual, not least because Natural England found itself in the invidious…
- The illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland in 2009
July 26, 2010, 12:29
In 2009 a white-tailed eagle, two golden eagles, four red kites, and 21 buzzards were confirmed by the Scottish Government as being victims of illegal…
- Peregrine Falcon Chicks shot dead in East Lancashire.
June 24, 2010, 22:16
FTAO Lancashire's Wildlife CRIME Officer: This year has seen an increase in numbers of Peregrine Falcon nesting sites plundered, resulting in complete…
- Oh what a tangled web!: UU reply to Chrissie Harper - eventually
March 6, 2010, 15:06
A reply from U turned up last week - in case you missed it, Chrissie Harper published it here on 2nd March. We now reproduce it below with a few comments we…
- Finnish Peregrine shot in Cambridgeshire
February 26, 2010, 13:55
http://btoringing.blogspot.com/2010/02/finnish-peregrine-shot-in.html
- Proof Peregrines in Cities are Hunting for Food at Night!
January 12, 2010, 22:17
Video and text courtesy of the Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtiWWr3e8-U Just before Christmas one of the Derby…
- End of Season Raptor Report 2009, Forest of Bowland.
October 24, 2009, 15:50
The 2009 season has been very eventful and in many respects a very disappointing one for so called “protected” raptors within the area of Lancashire…
- Let’s persecute the conservationists – Part 3
August 7, 2009, 21:00
Updated 7 August 2009 - see footnote* On Friday 7th August, representatives of Lancashire Police Force will be meeting the conservation worker - wrongly…
- Natural England – have they lost the plot?
July 16, 2009, 14:19
I've just seen a copy of a letter from Natural England to the North West Raptor Group - and it beggars belief! There are some things you need to know about…
- Let’s persecute the conservationists – Part 2
July 4, 2009, 11:03
Inappropriate implementation and use of the police reform act 2002 - S59 warning notice
- RSPB Press Release 1 July: Peregrines in 2009 - Shot, Poisoned and Trapped
June 30, 2009, 18:47
This is an RSPB Press realease dated 1st July detailing incidents of Peregrine falcons reported Shot, Poisoned and Trapped in the UK during 2009
- Family of Peregrine Falcons found poisoned near Sunderland
June 25, 2009, 15:19
piosoned peregrine falcons, sunderland
- Historic Bowland nesting site ready to fledge it's 3 young
June 18, 2009, 20:42
Thursday 18 June - today field workers visited one of the last peregrine territories in the Forest of Bowland still containing un-fledged young. The site…
- Nest Productivity Update: 11 June 2009
June 11, 2009, 16:40
As the season draws to a rapid close, we thought that it would be a suitable time to highlight the contrast between the productivity from three peregrine nest…
- Private Estate Site 2 - update 06.06.09
June 6, 2009, 16:26
We are extremely pleased to report the success of two fledged peregrine chicks at site 2 this week. Both chicks seen in our image highlights what can be done…
- Private Site 1 - position at 17.05.09
May 26, 2009, 10:30
Unfortunately the field worker who attended site 1 didn't have his camera with him at the time so no images to accompany this update... We do apologise for…
- Raptor Persecution in the North Pennine Region
May 20, 2009, 20:50
Raptor persecution is not only confined to the Forest of Bowland, it has been happening in Cumbria for the whole of the 20th century, but more particularly in…
- UU Site 1 - 4 Healthy and advanced chicks but a long way to go! 18.5.09
May 20, 2009, 20:39
Quite obviously due to the issues raised by this website the safety and success of all nesting peregrines and other birds of prey in the Bowland area is our…
- Site 6 Private Estate 18.5.2009 - Persecution or Natural Causes? You decide!
May 19, 2009, 22:22
In the many years that field workers have been monitoring and studying in Bowland, a lot of experience is gained about individual sites, birds and rearing…
- Attempt to Poison a Nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons
May 13, 2009, 11:18
Summary of Attempt to Poison a Nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons in West Cumbria this year. Location: Salterhall Quarry, Rowrah, Cumbria The Circumstances…
- Site 6 update - Private Estates
May 12, 2009, 12:37
During the last few decades direct human persecution of birds of prey throughout England's moorland uplands have taken a different and sinister tack. No…
- A regularly successful site on United Utilities land
April 25, 2009, 15:50
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- Forest of Bowland Activity 2010
- Destroyed (26)
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
August 27, 2010, 15:36
Another red kite has now been confirmed poisoned in Scotland, this time in Strathtay, near Aberfeldy, Perthshire. Although the bird was found dead towards the…
- The North of England Hen Harrier Community Consultation
August 25, 2010, 16:09
Raptor Politics have recently learned that the RSPB have decided to widen the hen harrier debate by launching a public consultation initiative throughout…
- Forest of Bowland Activity 2010
August 21, 2010, 18:53
Forest of Bowland, including West Lancashire The 2010 season has been one of the most unusual, not least because Natural England found itself in the invidious…
- Ten Scottish Red kite chicks fall victim to 2nd generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides!
August 6, 2010, 16:17
Before reading this article Raptor Politics consider it appropriate to issue the following important statement: The inappropriate use of rodenticides (containin…
- Red Kites recovered dead in Northumberland
August 5, 2010, 08:08
A pair of red kites who became well-known to tourists and animal lovers have been found dead. Numerous visitors travelled to the kites’ nesting site…
- Defra - Will a cull of UK Eagle Owls be approved?
August 4, 2010, 20:01
It's the big attraction for birders, but the eagle Owl could be made officially unwelcome in the UK. The latest update regarding the possible fate of Eagle…
- Bowland Eagle Owls - A tragedy which should never have been allowed to happen!
August 3, 2010, 13:22
This year there were three confirmed breeding attempts made by Eagle Owls in Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland, but only one pair succeeded in raising a…
- The illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland in 2009
July 26, 2010, 12:29
In 2009 a white-tailed eagle, two golden eagles, four red kites, and 21 buzzards were confirmed by the Scottish Government as being victims of illegal…
- Raptor Poisoning - Irish partnership to help Scotland's birds of prey
July 21, 2010, 12:34
Both countries are experiencing dramatic increases in reported cases of birds of prey being poisoned. The Scottish and Irish governments have now agreed to a…
- Two Red Kites Confirmed Poisoned in Northumberland
July 5, 2010, 08:06
It has just been anounced the 2 Red Kites found dead in Northumberland earlier this year were poisoned, police have now confirmed. The 2 kites found dead…
- Peregrine Falcon Chicks shot dead in East Lancashire.
June 24, 2010, 22:16
FTAO Lancashire's Wildlife CRIME Officer: This year has seen an increase in numbers of Peregrine Falcon nesting sites plundered, resulting in complete…
- Great Season for United Utilities Hen Harriers in Bowland.
June 20, 2010, 18:00
It has just been announced that twenty-two Hen Harrier chicks have hatched this year in the Forest of Bowland. Last year saw a total of only ten chicks…
- A Bowland Tragedy that need not have happened
June 12, 2010, 22:10
The images used to illustrate this article are very graphic and may upset many readers of this web site. We would like to point out, however, that the images -…
- Eagle Owls and Hen Harriers........ a convenient confrontation!
June 10, 2010, 20:04
Return to the Eagle Owl saga. by John S.Armitage I have just seen the details given to the media by Natural England and the RSPB regarding an Eagle Owl caugh…
- Wildlife Crime Officer in Hot Pursuit of Stepp Eagle Egg Thieves.
May 20, 2010, 16:01
I have read this week in the Lancashire Evening Post that two captive laid Stepp Eagle eggs were stolen from aviaries in the Lancashire area last week. Great…
- Hen Harriers on the verge of extinction in England
March 17, 2010, 14:19
The 2009 breeding season was one of the worst years for Hen harriers since records began, although numbers in Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland declined from 39…
- Brink of Extinction: Hen Harrier Numbers in England Crash.
November 4, 2009, 23:23
Hen Harriers throughout England on the brinck of extinction resulting from human persecution on grouse moors.
- Hen Harrier Disaster on United Utilities Land
August 9, 2009, 20:17
Harriers dead and gone within days of warden leaving estate This morning I was dragged out for a walk by Mrs Admin. She maintains I spend far too much time in…
- Second Golden eagle found dead Poisoned in Scotland this year:
July 31, 2009, 07:54
The descovery in Scotland of the second poisoned golden eagle in as many months
- Hen Harriers.....A Plea for Urgent Action!
July 12, 2009, 11:32
Experts call for urgent action to stop the illegal persecution of England's birds of prey. (raptors)
- Golden Eagle Poisoned in Scotland
June 19, 2009, 12:44
This is the second time in two years a golden eagle has been found dead from poisoning in Scotland.
- Raptor Persecution in the North Pennine Region
May 20, 2009, 20:50
Raptor persecution is not only confined to the Forest of Bowland, it has been happening in Cumbria for the whole of the 20th century, but more particularly in…
- Site 6 Private Estate 18.5.2009 - Persecution or Natural Causes? You decide!
May 19, 2009, 22:22
In the many years that field workers have been monitoring and studying in Bowland, a lot of experience is gained about individual sites, birds and rearing…
- Update Report - Site 6 - Private Estates as of 18.05.09
May 18, 2009, 19:55
"Been back to the site today and both birds gone and chick gone, and this has happened since Saturday morning..." More to follow.
- Site 6 update - Private Estates
May 12, 2009, 12:37
During the last few decades direct human persecution of birds of prey throughout England's moorland uplands have taken a different and sinister tack. No…
- Two separate eyries suffered the consequences of interference, one by helicopter! ...
May 11, 2009, 21:56
In the last day or so, two Peregrine nests located on Private Shooting estates, one containing 3 the second 4 eggs appear to have lost between them 5 damaged…
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
- Private Site 6 (4)
- Site 6 Private Estate 18.5.2009 - Persecution or Natural Causes? You decide!
May 19, 2009, 22:22
In the many years that field workers have been monitoring and studying in Bowland, a lot of experience is gained about individual sites, birds and rearing…
- Update Report - Site 6 - Private Estates as of 18.05.09
May 18, 2009, 19:55
"Been back to the site today and both birds gone and chick gone, and this has happened since Saturday morning..." More to follow.
- Update Report - Sites 2 and 6 - Private Estates as of 16.5.09
May 17, 2009, 21:09
This site is dedicated to the protection, conservation of birds of prey, raptors.
- Site 6 update - Private Estates
May 12, 2009, 12:37
During the last few decades direct human persecution of birds of prey throughout England's moorland uplands have taken a different and sinister tack. No…
- Site 6 Private Estate 18.5.2009 - Persecution or Natural Causes? You decide!
- Reports (11)
- Forest of Bowland Activity 2010
August 21, 2010, 18:53
Forest of Bowland, including West Lancashire The 2010 season has been one of the most unusual, not least because Natural England found itself in the invidious…
- 200,000 Sign Petition: Stop killing birds of prey!
February 7, 2010, 18:38
Dr Mark Avery, the RSPB's Director of Conservation, handed a petition to Wildlife Minister Huw Irranca Davies - signed by more 200,000 people - demanding an…
- End of Season Raptor Report 2009, Forest of Bowland.
October 24, 2009, 15:50
The 2009 season has been very eventful and in many respects a very disappointing one for so called “protected” raptors within the area of Lancashire…
- RSPB Press Release 1 July: Peregrines in 2009 - Shot, Poisoned and Trapped
June 30, 2009, 18:47
This is an RSPB Press realease dated 1st July detailing incidents of Peregrine falcons reported Shot, Poisoned and Trapped in the UK during 2009
- Nest Productivity Update: 11 June 2009
June 11, 2009, 16:40
As the season draws to a rapid close, we thought that it would be a suitable time to highlight the contrast between the productivity from three peregrine nest…
- Attempt to Poison a Nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons - update 06.06.09
June 6, 2009, 13:18
Two more pigeons have been found staked out at the same location as detailed in our article of May 13th 09. The first pigeon was found by a passer-by and…
- Private Site 1 - position at 17.05.09
May 26, 2009, 10:30
Unfortunately the field worker who attended site 1 didn't have his camera with him at the time so no images to accompany this update... We do apologise for…
- UU Site 1 - 4 Healthy and advanced chicks but a long way to go! 18.5.09
May 20, 2009, 20:39
Quite obviously due to the issues raised by this website the safety and success of all nesting peregrines and other birds of prey in the Bowland area is our…
- Site 6 Private Estate 18.5.2009 - Persecution or Natural Causes? You decide!
May 19, 2009, 22:22
In the many years that field workers have been monitoring and studying in Bowland, a lot of experience is gained about individual sites, birds and rearing…
- Private Estates 3 & 5 - update
May 14, 2009, 20:42
Private Estates Nest 3 Visiting any private estate in the Forest of Bowland to examine Peregrine nests usually leads to a very disappointing and sad experience…
- Attempt to Poison a Nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons
May 13, 2009, 11:18
Summary of Attempt to Poison a Nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons in West Cumbria this year. Location: Salterhall Quarry, Rowrah, Cumbria The Circumstances…
- Forest of Bowland Activity 2010
- Poison (12)
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
August 27, 2010, 15:36
Another red kite has now been confirmed poisoned in Scotland, this time in Strathtay, near Aberfeldy, Perthshire. Although the bird was found dead towards the…
- Ten Scottish Red kite chicks fall victim to 2nd generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides!
August 6, 2010, 16:17
Before reading this article Raptor Politics consider it appropriate to issue the following important statement: The inappropriate use of rodenticides (containin…
- Defra - Will a cull of UK Eagle Owls be approved?
August 4, 2010, 20:01
It's the big attraction for birders, but the eagle Owl could be made officially unwelcome in the UK. The latest update regarding the possible fate of Eagle…
- The illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland in 2009
July 26, 2010, 12:29
In 2009 a white-tailed eagle, two golden eagles, four red kites, and 21 buzzards were confirmed by the Scottish Government as being victims of illegal…
- Raptor Poisoning - Irish partnership to help Scotland's birds of prey
July 21, 2010, 12:34
Both countries are experiencing dramatic increases in reported cases of birds of prey being poisoned. The Scottish and Irish governments have now agreed to a…
- Police catch raptor poisoner!
January 1, 2010, 17:05
No - don't be silly - not the Lancashire Police. This piece of breaking news comes from a pheasant shoot outside of Hereford, which, our sources say, local…
- Failure to deliver - Natural England's Hen Harrier Project
July 13, 2009, 11:36
Like John Armitage I am an ex RSPB staff member. More to the point I was directly involved with Hen Harriers 20 years ago at Geltsdale, Cumbria when my birds…
- RSPB Press Release 1 July: Peregrines in 2009 - Shot, Poisoned and Trapped
June 30, 2009, 18:47
This is an RSPB Press realease dated 1st July detailing incidents of Peregrine falcons reported Shot, Poisoned and Trapped in the UK during 2009
- Family of Peregrine Falcons found poisoned near Sunderland
June 25, 2009, 15:19
piosoned peregrine falcons, sunderland
- Attempt to Poison a Nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons - update 06.06.09
June 6, 2009, 13:18
Two more pigeons have been found staked out at the same location as detailed in our article of May 13th 09. The first pigeon was found by a passer-by and…
- Site 6 Private Estate 18.5.2009 - Persecution or Natural Causes? You decide!
May 19, 2009, 22:22
In the many years that field workers have been monitoring and studying in Bowland, a lot of experience is gained about individual sites, birds and rearing…
- Attempt to Poison a Nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons
May 13, 2009, 11:18
Summary of Attempt to Poison a Nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons in West Cumbria this year. Location: Salterhall Quarry, Rowrah, Cumbria The Circumstances…
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
- Private Site 3 (3)
- Private Estates - Persecution, United Utilities Estates - Salvation and Security (UU Site 1, Private Site 3) - 5.6.09
June 5, 2009, 19:58
Today licensed field workers visited two ground nesting Peregrine nests, in both instances each site was known to contain 4 healthy chicks, up until today that…
- Site 6 Private Estate 18.5.2009 - Persecution or Natural Causes? You decide!
May 19, 2009, 22:22
In the many years that field workers have been monitoring and studying in Bowland, a lot of experience is gained about individual sites, birds and rearing…
- Private Estates 3 & 5 - update
May 14, 2009, 20:42
Private Estates Nest 3 Visiting any private estate in the Forest of Bowland to examine Peregrine nests usually leads to a very disappointing and sad experience…
- Private Estates - Persecution, United Utilities Estates - Salvation and Security (UU Site 1, Private Site 3) - 5.6.09
- Private Site 5 (2)
- The undisputable evidence speaks for itself
June 15, 2009, 23:44
Raptor nests on shooting estates have a failure rate of over 80%, on property owned by United Utilities this rate of failure is just 17%.
- Private Estates 3 & 5 - update
May 14, 2009, 20:42
Private Estates Nest 3 Visiting any private estate in the Forest of Bowland to examine Peregrine nests usually leads to a very disappointing and sad experience…
- The undisputable evidence speaks for itself
- Admin (7)
- The North of England Hen Harrier Community Consultation
August 25, 2010, 16:09
Raptor Politics have recently learned that the RSPB have decided to widen the hen harrier debate by launching a public consultation initiative throughout…
- DEFRA want your views on the natural environment!
August 6, 2010, 23:29
Well - not your opinion specifically - DEFRA have released tailored videos to the RSPB, WWF, National Trust, NFU, Wildlife Trusts and others, but there's no…
- Red kites settling into life in the Cumbrian Lake District
July 21, 2010, 11:36
30 magnificent Red Kites brought to the North West of England several weeks ago from donor nests located in Northamptonshire are reported as doing well at…
- We do have a forum!
February 12, 2010, 00:57
Please note that we have a forum available for you to discuss the issues raised on this site, and on raptor-related matters in general - just go to http://rapto…
- Police catch raptor poisoner!
January 1, 2010, 17:05
No - don't be silly - not the Lancashire Police. This piece of breaking news comes from a pheasant shoot outside of Hereford, which, our sources say, local…
- Notice to users of this site
June 6, 2009, 10:43
At the top-right corner of the site pages you'll see two links marked "Posts" and "Comments". These are links to RSS feeds for this site, and if you do not…
- General Note
May 17, 2009, 20:49
Due to other commitment's I've not been able to to give this site the attention it deserves in the last few days. However, my time is my own again, and I'm…
- The North of England Hen Harrier Community Consultation
- Private Site 2 (3)
- Private Estate Site 2 - update 06.06.09
June 6, 2009, 16:26
We are extremely pleased to report the success of two fledged peregrine chicks at site 2 this week. Both chicks seen in our image highlights what can be done…
- Private Site 2 update - 25.05.09
May 25, 2009, 14:44
Checked earlier today - two chicks in good health. No sign of the third egg.
- Update Report - Sites 2 and 6 - Private Estates as of 16.5.09
May 17, 2009, 21:09
This site is dedicated to the protection, conservation of birds of prey, raptors.
- Private Estate Site 2 - update 06.06.09
- Hen Harrier (10)
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
August 27, 2010, 15:36
Another red kite has now been confirmed poisoned in Scotland, this time in Strathtay, near Aberfeldy, Perthshire. Although the bird was found dead towards the…
- The North of England Hen Harrier Community Consultation
August 25, 2010, 16:09
Raptor Politics have recently learned that the RSPB have decided to widen the hen harrier debate by launching a public consultation initiative throughout…
- Forest of Bowland Activity 2010
August 21, 2010, 18:53
Forest of Bowland, including West Lancashire The 2010 season has been one of the most unusual, not least because Natural England found itself in the invidious…
- The illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland in 2009
July 26, 2010, 12:29
In 2009 a white-tailed eagle, two golden eagles, four red kites, and 21 buzzards were confirmed by the Scottish Government as being victims of illegal…
- Eagle Owl Debate Elevated into Higher Gear.
June 28, 2010, 16:31
Writing in this weeks Shooting Times, Joe Dimbleby asks the question are Eagle Owls on RSPB’s land in the North Pennines? It appears initial reports of…
- Great Season for United Utilities Hen Harriers in Bowland.
June 20, 2010, 18:00
It has just been announced that twenty-two Hen Harrier chicks have hatched this year in the Forest of Bowland. Last year saw a total of only ten chicks…
- Hen Harriers on the verge of extinction in England
March 17, 2010, 14:19
The 2009 breeding season was one of the worst years for Hen harriers since records began, although numbers in Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland declined from 39…
- Oh what a tangled web!: UU reply to Chrissie Harper - eventually
March 6, 2010, 15:06
A reply from U turned up last week - in case you missed it, Chrissie Harper published it here on 2nd March. We now reproduce it below with a few comments we…
- Failure to deliver - Natural England's Hen Harrier Project
July 13, 2009, 11:36
Like John Armitage I am an ex RSPB staff member. More to the point I was directly involved with Hen Harriers 20 years ago at Geltsdale, Cumbria when my birds…
- Raptor Persecution in the North Pennine Region
May 20, 2009, 20:50
Raptor persecution is not only confined to the Forest of Bowland, it has been happening in Cumbria for the whole of the 20th century, but more particularly in…
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
- UU Site 1 (2)
- Private Estates - Persecution, United Utilities Estates - Salvation and Security (UU Site 1, Private Site 3) - 5.6.09
June 5, 2009, 19:58
Today licensed field workers visited two ground nesting Peregrine nests, in both instances each site was known to contain 4 healthy chicks, up until today that…
- UU Site 1 - 4 Healthy and advanced chicks but a long way to go! 18.5.09
May 20, 2009, 20:39
Quite obviously due to the issues raised by this website the safety and success of all nesting peregrines and other birds of prey in the Bowland area is our…
- Private Estates - Persecution, United Utilities Estates - Salvation and Security (UU Site 1, Private Site 3) - 5.6.09
- UU Site 6 (1)
- Repeated Crimes or Natural Occurrence? UU Site 6
May 25, 2009, 21:22
As mentioned before on this website, the United Utilities estates in the Forest Of Bowland are a flag ship body in helping the cause and breeding attempts of…
- Repeated Crimes or Natural Occurrence? UU Site 6
- Private Site 1 (1)
- Private Site 1 - position at 17.05.09
May 26, 2009, 10:30
Unfortunately the field worker who attended site 1 didn't have his camera with him at the time so no images to accompany this update... We do apologise for…
- Private Site 1 - position at 17.05.09
- UU Site 3 (1)
- United Utilities Site 3 - 27.05.09
May 30, 2009, 17:57
This pair of falcons who use the United Utilities estates for their breeding attempts have managed to produce just 1 chick out of 5 eggs laid this season. We…
- United Utilities Site 3 - 27.05.09
- Private Site 7 (1)
- Update - Private Site 7 - 06.06.09
June 6, 2009, 18:25
In 7 out of the last 10 years eggs failed to hatch at this peregrine nest. Why is the site not getting more attention from the Wildlife Officer for Lancashire?
- Update - Private Site 7 - 06.06.09
- It's a dirty business (39)
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
August 27, 2010, 15:36
Another red kite has now been confirmed poisoned in Scotland, this time in Strathtay, near Aberfeldy, Perthshire. Although the bird was found dead towards the…
- The North of England Hen Harrier Community Consultation
August 25, 2010, 16:09
Raptor Politics have recently learned that the RSPB have decided to widen the hen harrier debate by launching a public consultation initiative throughout…
- Forest of Bowland Activity 2010
August 21, 2010, 18:53
Forest of Bowland, including West Lancashire The 2010 season has been one of the most unusual, not least because Natural England found itself in the invidious…
- Red Kites recovered dead in Northumberland
August 5, 2010, 08:08
A pair of red kites who became well-known to tourists and animal lovers have been found dead. Numerous visitors travelled to the kites’ nesting site…
- Defra - Will a cull of UK Eagle Owls be approved?
August 4, 2010, 20:01
It's the big attraction for birders, but the eagle Owl could be made officially unwelcome in the UK. The latest update regarding the possible fate of Eagle…
- Bowland Eagle Owls - A tragedy which should never have been allowed to happen!
August 3, 2010, 13:22
This year there were three confirmed breeding attempts made by Eagle Owls in Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland, but only one pair succeeded in raising a…
- The illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland in 2009
July 26, 2010, 12:29
In 2009 a white-tailed eagle, two golden eagles, four red kites, and 21 buzzards were confirmed by the Scottish Government as being victims of illegal…
- Raptor Poisoning - Irish partnership to help Scotland's birds of prey
July 21, 2010, 12:34
Both countries are experiencing dramatic increases in reported cases of birds of prey being poisoned. The Scottish and Irish governments have now agreed to a…
- Two Red Kites Confirmed Poisoned in Northumberland
July 5, 2010, 08:06
It has just been anounced the 2 Red Kites found dead in Northumberland earlier this year were poisoned, police have now confirmed. The 2 kites found dead…
- Eagle Owl Debate Elevated into Higher Gear.
June 28, 2010, 16:31
Writing in this weeks Shooting Times, Joe Dimbleby asks the question are Eagle Owls on RSPB’s land in the North Pennines? It appears initial reports of…
- Peregrine Falcon Chicks shot dead in East Lancashire.
June 24, 2010, 22:16
FTAO Lancashire's Wildlife CRIME Officer: This year has seen an increase in numbers of Peregrine Falcon nesting sites plundered, resulting in complete…
- Great Season for United Utilities Hen Harriers in Bowland.
June 20, 2010, 18:00
It has just been announced that twenty-two Hen Harrier chicks have hatched this year in the Forest of Bowland. Last year saw a total of only ten chicks…
- A Bowland Tragedy that need not have happened
June 12, 2010, 22:10
The images used to illustrate this article are very graphic and may upset many readers of this web site. We would like to point out, however, that the images -…
- Oh what a tangled web!: UU reply to Chrissie Harper - eventually
March 6, 2010, 15:06
A reply from U turned up last week - in case you missed it, Chrissie Harper published it here on 2nd March. We now reproduce it below with a few comments we…
- Dead lamb laced with poison kills Irish bred Golden Eagle chick
March 4, 2010, 22:39
A young Irish Golden Eagle has been found poisoned on the Sligo/Leitrim border at Truskmore Mountain. The 10-month-old eagle chick was born and reared in a…
- Finnish Peregrine shot in Cambridgeshire
February 26, 2010, 13:55
http://btoringing.blogspot.com/2010/02/finnish-peregrine-shot-in.html
- Is Britain the worst country in the World for killing Birds of Prey? - John Miles
February 14, 2010, 17:52
Britain has one of the largest charities in Europe ‘protecting’ all birds including specially protected Birds of Prey so how can a title like this be used?…
- Raptor Politics...wrong again!
February 10, 2010, 23:00
Until a few days ago the post quoted below sat alone and unloved on the 'Wild about Britain' forum. Following a few adverse comments, it was silently removed,…
- Eagle Owl-Letter of Concern sent to Philip Green, Chief Executive United Utilities
February 3, 2010, 14:49
Mr Philip Green, Chief Executive, United Utilities, Lingley Mere, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3 February 2010 Dear Mr. Green, I am writing to you…
- We thought it was just us ....
November 21, 2009, 22:53
..... that had issues with our local wildlife liaison officer. However, in the course of researching an article rebutting some ludicrous claims on how well…
- Harrier Scientist pours scorn on claims by the Police Wildlife Crime Officer for Lancashire
November 21, 2009, 18:33
Our recent article Brink of Extinction: Harrier Numbers in England Crash drew scathing comment on claims made by Lancashire's Police Wildlife Crime Officer,…
- Brink of Extinction: Hen Harrier Numbers in England Crash.
November 4, 2009, 23:23
Hen Harriers throughout England on the brinck of extinction resulting from human persecution on grouse moors.
- A thorn in the side of the establishment ...
October 18, 2009, 13:05
This story has nothing to do with raptor persecution - it's about a solicitor - Yvonne Hossack - is accused of bringing her profession into disrepute, and…
- Current Interim Police Investigation
October 17, 2009, 19:42
I'm sure many people who regularly visit this site have noticed the absence of information and past announcements relating to the various major issues that…
- End of Season Message
October 15, 2009, 08:35
Just a quick update for our regular readers who may be thinking that the problems raised on this website have gone away. That's far from the case but the…
- Are Politics being placed first ahead of Raptors and their Conservation in Bowland?
August 27, 2009, 12:52
Are Politics being placed first ahead of Raptors and their Conservation in Bowland?
- UK’s Birds Continue to Suffer at the Hands of Criminals.
August 26, 2009, 13:20
British Wildlife Legislation failing to protect birds of prey. Wildlife Crime receives low priority from the police
- Frustration, as in yesteryear!
August 24, 2009, 21:47
A further update into the politics which is now having an adverse affect of protecting raptors in the Forest of Bowland
- The grouse moor where the guns stay silent
August 17, 2009, 12:49
This week raptor politics has been alerted by one of our thousands of web site readers of a very interesting article featured in the Country Week section of…
- When we practice to deceive ...
August 12, 2009, 08:03
Lancashire Wildlife Officer disinforms the public
- Hen Harrier Disaster on United Utilities Land
August 9, 2009, 20:17
Harriers dead and gone within days of warden leaving estate This morning I was dragged out for a walk by Mrs Admin. She maintains I spend far too much time in…
- Let’s persecute the conservationists – Part 3
August 7, 2009, 21:00
Updated 7 August 2009 - see footnote* On Friday 7th August, representatives of Lancashire Police Force will be meeting the conservation worker - wrongly…
- The Bowland Eagle Owls – Protection or Manipulated Management?
July 23, 2009, 19:36
Forest of Bowland eagle owl police disturbance
- Natural England – have they lost the plot?
July 16, 2009, 14:19
I've just seen a copy of a letter from Natural England to the North West Raptor Group - and it beggars belief! There are some things you need to know about…
- Let’s persecute the conservationists – Part 2
July 4, 2009, 11:03
Inappropriate implementation and use of the police reform act 2002 - S59 warning notice
- Are the Lancashire Police a Help or Hindrance?
July 3, 2009, 16:19
We can not help but notice a number of people have expressed their concerns at the circumstances contributing to the failure of several peregrine nesting…
- Police use off-road nuisance law to block public road
June 7, 2009, 17:27
Police use s59 off-road nuisance law to block vehicular access on a public road.
- Let's persecute the conservationists - Part 1
June 7, 2009, 14:42
The government said s59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 couldn't be abused by the police because there were safeguards in place. What safeguards?
- Are Politics Undermining The Well-being of Birds of Prey?
April 23, 2009, 15:07
Coming soon on this site are details of how sporting landowners and their gamekeepers are able to continue their persecution of protected birds of prey on…
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
- UU Site 4 (1)
- Historic Bowland nesting site ready to fledge it's 3 young
June 18, 2009, 20:42
Thursday 18 June - today field workers visited one of the last peregrine territories in the Forest of Bowland still containing un-fledged young. The site…
- Historic Bowland nesting site ready to fledge it's 3 young
- Golden Eagle (7)
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
August 27, 2010, 15:36
Another red kite has now been confirmed poisoned in Scotland, this time in Strathtay, near Aberfeldy, Perthshire. Although the bird was found dead towards the…
- The illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland in 2009
July 26, 2010, 12:29
In 2009 a white-tailed eagle, two golden eagles, four red kites, and 21 buzzards were confirmed by the Scottish Government as being victims of illegal…
- Raptor Poisoning - Irish partnership to help Scotland's birds of prey
July 21, 2010, 12:34
Both countries are experiencing dramatic increases in reported cases of birds of prey being poisoned. The Scottish and Irish governments have now agreed to a…
- Dead lamb laced with poison kills Irish bred Golden Eagle chick
March 4, 2010, 22:39
A young Irish Golden Eagle has been found poisoned on the Sligo/Leitrim border at Truskmore Mountain. The 10-month-old eagle chick was born and reared in a…
- Does anyone "Care".
August 5, 2009, 13:13
Yes, this is a very early post covering both yesterday and today!! Both days will have been devoted to writing various articles and comments about raptor…
- Second Golden eagle found dead Poisoned in Scotland this year:
July 31, 2009, 07:54
The descovery in Scotland of the second poisoned golden eagle in as many months
- Golden Eagle Poisoned in Scotland
June 19, 2009, 12:44
This is the second time in two years a golden eagle has been found dead from poisoning in Scotland.
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
- Hen Harriers (8)
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
August 27, 2010, 15:36
Another red kite has now been confirmed poisoned in Scotland, this time in Strathtay, near Aberfeldy, Perthshire. Although the bird was found dead towards the…
- The North of England Hen Harrier Community Consultation
August 25, 2010, 16:09
Raptor Politics have recently learned that the RSPB have decided to widen the hen harrier debate by launching a public consultation initiative throughout…
- Eagle Owl Debate Elevated into Higher Gear.
June 28, 2010, 16:31
Writing in this weeks Shooting Times, Joe Dimbleby asks the question are Eagle Owls on RSPB’s land in the North Pennines? It appears initial reports of…
- Great Season for United Utilities Hen Harriers in Bowland.
June 20, 2010, 18:00
It has just been announced that twenty-two Hen Harrier chicks have hatched this year in the Forest of Bowland. Last year saw a total of only ten chicks…
- Hen Harriers on the verge of extinction in England
March 17, 2010, 14:19
The 2009 breeding season was one of the worst years for Hen harriers since records began, although numbers in Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland declined from 39…
- The illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland in 2008
November 6, 2009, 23:31
Today we have received a copy of the 2008 report on the illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland during 2008. You can download the report in PDF format…
- Hen Harrier Disaster on United Utilities Land
August 9, 2009, 20:17
Harriers dead and gone within days of warden leaving estate This morning I was dragged out for a walk by Mrs Admin. She maintains I spend far too much time in…
- Hen Harriers.....A Plea for Urgent Action!
July 12, 2009, 11:32
Experts call for urgent action to stop the illegal persecution of England's birds of prey. (raptors)
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
- Legislation (10)
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
August 27, 2010, 15:36
Another red kite has now been confirmed poisoned in Scotland, this time in Strathtay, near Aberfeldy, Perthshire. Although the bird was found dead towards the…
- The North of England Hen Harrier Community Consultation
August 25, 2010, 16:09
Raptor Politics have recently learned that the RSPB have decided to widen the hen harrier debate by launching a public consultation initiative throughout…
- Forest of Bowland Activity 2010
August 21, 2010, 18:53
Forest of Bowland, including West Lancashire The 2010 season has been one of the most unusual, not least because Natural England found itself in the invidious…
- The illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland in 2009
July 26, 2010, 12:29
In 2009 a white-tailed eagle, two golden eagles, four red kites, and 21 buzzards were confirmed by the Scottish Government as being victims of illegal…
- Raptor Poisoning - Irish partnership to help Scotland's birds of prey
July 21, 2010, 12:34
Both countries are experiencing dramatic increases in reported cases of birds of prey being poisoned. The Scottish and Irish governments have now agreed to a…
- Red kites settling into life in the Cumbrian Lake District
July 21, 2010, 11:36
30 magnificent Red Kites brought to the North West of England several weeks ago from donor nests located in Northamptonshire are reported as doing well at…
- Two Red Kites Confirmed Poisoned in Northumberland
July 5, 2010, 08:06
It has just been anounced the 2 Red Kites found dead in Northumberland earlier this year were poisoned, police have now confirmed. The 2 kites found dead…
- Eagle Owl Debate Elevated into Higher Gear.
June 28, 2010, 16:31
Writing in this weeks Shooting Times, Joe Dimbleby asks the question are Eagle Owls on RSPB’s land in the North Pennines? It appears initial reports of…
- Peregrine Falcon Chicks shot dead in East Lancashire.
June 24, 2010, 22:16
FTAO Lancashire's Wildlife CRIME Officer: This year has seen an increase in numbers of Peregrine Falcon nesting sites plundered, resulting in complete…
- UK’s Birds Continue to Suffer at the Hands of Criminals.
August 26, 2009, 13:20
British Wildlife Legislation failing to protect birds of prey. Wildlife Crime receives low priority from the police
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
- Eagle Owls (18)
- Forest of Bowland Activity 2010
August 21, 2010, 18:53
Forest of Bowland, including West Lancashire The 2010 season has been one of the most unusual, not least because Natural England found itself in the invidious…
- Defra - Will a cull of UK Eagle Owls be approved?
August 4, 2010, 20:01
It's the big attraction for birders, but the eagle Owl could be made officially unwelcome in the UK. The latest update regarding the possible fate of Eagle…
- Bowland Eagle Owls - A tragedy which should never have been allowed to happen!
August 3, 2010, 13:22
This year there were three confirmed breeding attempts made by Eagle Owls in Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland, but only one pair succeeded in raising a…
- Eagle Owl Debate Elevated into Higher Gear.
June 28, 2010, 16:31
Writing in this weeks Shooting Times, Joe Dimbleby asks the question are Eagle Owls on RSPB’s land in the North Pennines? It appears initial reports of…
- Great Season for United Utilities Hen Harriers in Bowland.
June 20, 2010, 18:00
It has just been announced that twenty-two Hen Harrier chicks have hatched this year in the Forest of Bowland. Last year saw a total of only ten chicks…
- A Bowland Tragedy that need not have happened
June 12, 2010, 22:10
The images used to illustrate this article are very graphic and may upset many readers of this web site. We would like to point out, however, that the images -…
- Bowland Eagle Owls - good news, bad news
April 10, 2010, 07:23
For the first time since 2007, the resident pair of Eagle Owls in the Dunsop Valley have successfully hatched all three of their eggs - eggs laid without the…
- Eagle Owls in Britain, Scientific Paper by The World Owl Trust
March 13, 2010, 01:00
A REPORT BY THE WORLD OWL TRUST - pdf format Updated 13th March 2010
- Oh what a tangled web!: UU reply to Chrissie Harper - eventually
March 6, 2010, 15:06
A reply from U turned up last week - in case you missed it, Chrissie Harper published it here on 2nd March. We now reproduce it below with a few comments we…
- Raptor Politics...wrong again!
February 10, 2010, 23:00
Until a few days ago the post quoted below sat alone and unloved on the 'Wild about Britain' forum. Following a few adverse comments, it was silently removed,…
- The World Owl Trust’s objections to the UK NON-NATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT SCHEME Version 3.3 for the Eurasian Eagle Owl Bubo bubo
February 3, 2010, 19:10
We believe the Eurasian Eagle Owl’s European subspecies Bubo. B. bubo is, and always has been, a true native British species.
- Eagle Owl-Letter of Concern sent to Philip Green, Chief Executive United Utilities
February 3, 2010, 14:49
Mr Philip Green, Chief Executive, United Utilities, Lingley Mere, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3 February 2010 Dear Mr. Green, I am writing to you…
- Eurasian Eagle Owl: Genuine UK Records claim by Collins.
January 28, 2010, 18:19
Eurasian Eagle Owl - Update. We have enclosed a claim made in the Collins Bird Guide, first edition (1999) and repeated again in the new updated second…
- Eagle Owl: A Personal Perspective by Major Anthony Crease, Retd.
January 24, 2010, 09:50
I don’t consider myself an expert on Eagle Owls by any stretch but we monitored them here regularly for 9 years and when I was stationed in Germany over 25…
- Eagle Owls - Response to FERA "Risk Assessment" by North West Raptor Group
January 19, 2010, 13:14
After reviewing the detail enclosed within the UK non-native organism risk assessment scheme 3.3. document, on behalf of the North West Raptor Group, we wish…
- NON-NATIVE ORGANISM RISK ASSESSMENT SCHEME: Bubo bubo
January 17, 2010, 20:37
We are able to report today the Eagle Owl debate is now under the spotlight having been brought to the top of the birding political agenda. You may be…
- Eagle Owl Concerns
January 11, 2010, 22:16
In April 2010, Eagle Owls will be included in the newly revised Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in England and Wales. Doubtless at some…
- Eagle Owl Fiasco Forest of Bowland
July 19, 2009, 13:34
Over the last ten years I have been a regular visitor to the Forest of Bowland where I take pleasure in watching the local wildlife, particularly upland…
- Forest of Bowland Activity 2010
- Sea Eagle (2)
- Raptor Poisoning - Irish partnership to help Scotland's birds of prey
July 21, 2010, 12:34
Both countries are experiencing dramatic increases in reported cases of birds of prey being poisoned. The Scottish and Irish governments have now agreed to a…
- Scottish Sea Eagle Poisoning Investigation: Results made Public after 5-Months
January 27, 2010, 13:03
Angus Sea Eagle Poisoning 'public' at last - 22nd January 2010 TaysidePolice have at last released a press release regarding the investigation into the…
- Raptor Poisoning - Irish partnership to help Scotland's birds of prey
- red kite (3)
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
August 27, 2010, 15:36
Another red kite has now been confirmed poisoned in Scotland, this time in Strathtay, near Aberfeldy, Perthshire. Although the bird was found dead towards the…
- Ten Scottish Red kite chicks fall victim to 2nd generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides!
August 6, 2010, 16:17
Before reading this article Raptor Politics consider it appropriate to issue the following important statement: The inappropriate use of rodenticides (containin…
- Red kites settling into life in the Cumbrian Lake District
July 21, 2010, 11:36
30 magnificent Red Kites brought to the North West of England several weeks ago from donor nests located in Northamptonshire are reported as doing well at…
- Raptor Poisoning - too much talk and not enough action by UK Governments!
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- Red kites settling into life in the Cumbrian Lake District
July 21, 2010, 11:36
30 magnificent Red Kites brought to the North West of England several weeks ago from donor nests located in Northamptonshire are reported as doing well at…
- Red kites settling into life in the Cumbrian Lake District
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