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This is the best report the RSPB has produced on illegal killing of birds of prey.  Well done them! This report considers only Scotland and only over three years but this was a time of many important cases and many important scientific findings.  The content will be familiar to many who read this blog and…

Grouse moor regulation vital to end illegal killing of Scotland’s raptors New report calls for action A new RSPB Scotland report published today has further reinforced the need for grouse moor regulation to be introduced in order to bring to an end to the widespread persecution of raptors in Scotland. The Illegal Killing of Birds…

Common Cranes.  Photo: Nick Upton/RSPB images Survey reveals record number of UK’s tallest bird Figures released reveal 2018 has been the most successful year for Britain’s tallest bird – the common crane – since the 17th Century. A record 54 pairs produced 25 chicks, bringing the national total population to around 180 birds. Common cranes now…

Coul Links. Photo: Vince Lowe The latest chapter in the Coul Links story.  A press release issued by RSPB on behalf of themselves, Plantlife, National Trust for Scotland, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Buglife, Butterfly Conservation and Marine Conservation Society.  See guest blog here on this subject by Jonny Hughes from August this year and various blogs…

Thanks to Rob Sheldon we now know the scale of Raven killing licensed by SNH in Scotland over recent years. Licences have been issued to kill over 4,000 Ravens – a species otherwise protected by law – by the Scottish government’s nature conservation agency.  With friends like this, protected wildlife needs no enemies. Read Rob’s…