Raptor persecution and killing is particularly rife in northern England and in Scotland, most notably in the upland and moorland areas "managed" for the "sport" of grouse shooting.
However, the lowland areas of England are not immune to this appalling and disgusting illegal activity and that includes my home County of Essex.
Two Red Kites have recently been found poisoned in Essex ....
Yesterday we attended a farm in the @EPColchester area conducting searches with @ukwildlifecrime ISO @NaturalEngland staff & @EPSpecials
— Essex Police - Rural, Wildlife & Heritage Crime (@EPWildlife) February 13, 2024
After two Red kites were found poisoned, Firearms & other articles seized.
Working together to target bird of prey crime @RSPBbirders #opowl pic.twitter.com/fThA2univP
Two red kites found poisoned in Essex - @EPRural leads multi-agency raid on farm & seizes firearms & 'other items'.
— Raptor Persecution UK (@RaptorPersUK) February 13, 2024
Great work, @EssexPoliceUK @ukwildlifecrime @NaturalEngland Essex is getting a reputation for crimes against birds of prey.
Details ⬇️https://t.co/jRvBTYxAQr pic.twitter.com/iLo9i08ShE
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