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Up to five conservation researchers accused of spying by the Iranian government could face the death penalty if convicted, according to multiple media reports.
Conservationists Niloufar Bayani, Taher Ghadirian, Houman Jowkar, Sepideh Kashani and Morad Tahbaz work with the Persian Wildlife Heritage Foundation on the conservation of different wildlife species in Iran, […]
We interview our Chief Scientist, Stuart Butchart, about a newly published paper: State of the World’s Raptors. What threats face this iconic group of birds, and what can we do to help?
Why is it important to focus on the status of raptors in particular?
From ghostly owls to majestic birds of prey, raptors are […]
During the early 1970’s when I worked in the Scottish Highlands for a great raptor conservationist Hon.Douglas Weir, I spend many enjoyable weeks each summer tracking through the Inverness glens looking for nesting golden eagles and peregrines. The data I recorded of occupied sites found was then passed back to Doug Weir; […]
Anti-poisoning dog unit established on Portuguese side of the Douro canyon through LIFE Rupis Illegal poisoning is the single biggest threat to vultures not only in Europe but across the globe. Many of the conservation projects we are partners on are funded by the European Union’s LIFE programme […]
Public· Hosted by Ban Bloodsports on Yorkshire’s Moors 11th August at 11:30 – 14:00 Town Square, Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EX Interested Going Share Rally to ban grouse shooting! […]
Rat poison kills large mammals, including endangered species. American Study finds hawks are more effective and environmentally friendly.
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This ground nest was subjected to a robbery when the two larger female chicks were removed from the nest at 3 weeks old.
Now available for a limited period watch this broadcast on BBC One Catch Up
The Inside Out programme broadcast last night can be accessed on Catch Up by […]
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The suspected killing of Fred the young Golden Eagle could not have come at a worse time. This is because the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project is about to attempt to re-establish Golden Eagles back into the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway. Not only did Fred hatch at an eyrie in the […]
The 3 stuffed Hen Harriers inside this display cabinet formed a small part of a larger number of illegally shot Bowland raptors which were confiscated by Lancashire police under a search warrant from the home of award winning photographer Dennis Green. When police raided Greens home they uncovered several cases of […]
No gap in law for wildlife crime video evidence, say prosecutors
Prosecutors have insisted there is no gap in the law when it comes to the use of video evidence in wildlife crime cases. MSPs on Holyrood’s Environment Committee questioned whether a review of the legislation was required after […]
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