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Golden Eagle Poisoned in Scotland

GOLDED EAGLE POISONED THIS MONTH IN W. SCOTLAND Strathclyde Police probe launched over poisoned Golden Eagle.

We have just received information from Scotland that once again a Golden Eagle has been found poisoned, this time in Argyll.

The dead Eagle was found by hill walkers on the slopes of Beinn Udlaidh in the Glen Orchy area on 7 June. The walkers alerted the RSPB who then called in police.

It is significant in Scotland the police appear to be working to different priorities, taking very seriously any illegal persecution of their native wildlife, just as important taking firm action against those responsible.

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Police use off-road nuisance law to block public road

Down at the station ... Once again, we learn that the police in the Bowland area are using a law designed to deter off-road cars and bikes from causing a nuisance in the countryside for a purpose it was never intended for. Please read this item from the Lancaster and District Birdwatching Society web site relaying information from the Police Wildlife Unit.

The police claim there is no public vehicular access up the Dunsop valley, that cars must be left in Dunsop Bridge, and those wishing to visit the Eagle Owls must walk from there – a mere 5Km each way!

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