The killing of 2 Peregrines in 2016 at a Forest of Bowland eyrie brought about the end of an era.

The video above was captured by a covert camera positioned overlooking this active Forest of Bowland Peregrine nest in April 2016. The District Judge who heard the case at Preston Magistrates court beginning in September 2017, ruled the video evidence inadmissible as the camera had been installed illegally without the landowners approval. […]

August 11th, 2018 | Category: Bird of Prey Persecution, Birds of prey, Bleasdale Shooting Estate, Fenn Trap, Forest of Bowland, Grouse Moors, Grouse shooting, Hen Harriers, Peregrines | One comment

Terry Pickford introduces Nick Miles (Jimmy King) from Emmerdale to Hen Harriers in the Forest of Bowland.

 

It may have been just a coincidence, but our glorious summer has seen Hen Harriers in one part of the Forest of Bowland, and in several northern regions of Scotland, having had one of the most productive breeding seasons witnessed in many years. […]

July 13th, 2018 | Category: ban driven grouse shooting, Bird of Prey Persecution, Birds of prey, Bleasdale Shooting Estate, Eagle Owls, Forest of Bowland, gamekeepers, Grouse shooting, Hen Harriers, Nick Miles, North West Raptor Group, Peregrines, red grouse, Satellite Tracking, Terry Pickford | 3 comments

Admissibility of crucial evidence, Bleasdale gamekeeper, Preston Magistrates Court.

Yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 28-03-2018 at Preston Magistrates Court the ongoing case involving the prosecution of gamekeeper Mr.James Hartley, employed by the Bleasdale shooting estate, Lancashire, was convened for the fourth time. Mr. Hartley is charged with 9 offences under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, including the alleged killing of a […]

March 29th, 2018 | Category: Bird of Prey Persecution, Bleasdale Shooting Estate, Forest of Bowland, gamekeepers | Comments are closed