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News - Deaths of three golden eagles investigated by police
Safari Maiden Wed May 12, 2010 12:50 pm
This is very sad and worrying. I hope the police find out what has happened. I will update this as soon as any further information is available.
A quote of The Telegraph article 12th May...
"The eagles and a number of other birds of prey were found dead in the same area of East Sutherland during the past week.
They have been sent to Edinburgh for forensic analysis to establish whether the deaths were suspicious. It is not yet known whether the birds were poisoned.
Northern Constabulary officers are working on the investigation with the RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the National Wildlife Crime Unit.
Police appealed for anyone with information about the deaths to contact them.
An SNH spokesman said: ''We are aware of a current investigation by Northern Constabulary which potentially involves wildlife crime.''
There have been many cases of eagles being poisoned around Scotland in recent years.
Last June one was found dead in the Glen Orchy area of Argyll, having died from poisoning caused by toxic insecticide, while last July a poisoned eagle was found dead in Glen Esk in Angus.
Golden eagles live mainly on the open moorlands and mountains of the Highlands in Scotland, though a few are found in Cumbria.
An estimated 442 breeding pairs are in the UK.
They are threatened by habitat change and illegal killing, and the RSPB lists them as birds of conservation concern.
An RSPB Scotland spokesman said: "Subject to confirmation by the authorities, this is an extremely serious incident. Our staff are working closely with the Northern Constabulary, the National Wildlife Crime Unit and Scottish Natural Heritage to assist with the police investigation."
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A quote of The Telegraph article 12th May...
"The eagles and a number of other birds of prey were found dead in the same area of East Sutherland during the past week.
They have been sent to Edinburgh for forensic analysis to establish whether the deaths were suspicious. It is not yet known whether the birds were poisoned.
Northern Constabulary officers are working on the investigation with the RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the National Wildlife Crime Unit.
Police appealed for anyone with information about the deaths to contact them.
An SNH spokesman said: ''We are aware of a current investigation by Northern Constabulary which potentially involves wildlife crime.''
There have been many cases of eagles being poisoned around Scotland in recent years.
Last June one was found dead in the Glen Orchy area of Argyll, having died from poisoning caused by toxic insecticide, while last July a poisoned eagle was found dead in Glen Esk in Angus.
Golden eagles live mainly on the open moorlands and mountains of the Highlands in Scotland, though a few are found in Cumbria.
An estimated 442 breeding pairs are in the UK.
They are threatened by habitat change and illegal killing, and the RSPB lists them as birds of conservation concern.
An RSPB Scotland spokesman said: "Subject to confirmation by the authorities, this is an extremely serious incident. Our staff are working closely with the Northern Constabulary, the National Wildlife Crime Unit and Scottish Natural Heritage to assist with the police investigation."
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Re: News - Deaths of three golden eagles investigated by police
littlewid Mon May 17, 2010 9:06 pm
That is a very sad and worrying article indeed SM. Such magnificent birds already on the concern list. Lets hope they find the cause of their deaths and that they don't reach an endangered level on the RSPB list of Birds of Prey.
Will keep an eye out for any updates too SM.
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Will keep an eye out for any updates too SM.
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Re: News - Deaths of three golden eagles investigated by police
whitestarling Mon May 17, 2010 11:17 pm
Thats really sad SM. I know farmers do have problems with them, and sheep at times, but it's really bad news if someone has taken action against the Birds
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Re: News - Deaths of three golden eagles investigated by police
Laikipia Tue May 18, 2010 8:34 am
Tragic news - i hope they can find out what happened to them and if it is illegal put a stop to it.
If we only have an estimated 442 breeding pairs in the UK every one is special and needs protecting.
If we only have an estimated 442 breeding pairs in the UK every one is special and needs protecting.
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