Less than two weeks after BirdWatch Ireland reported the illegal shooting of a hen harrier in Co. Wexford (see here), they are today reporting the illegal shooting of a buzzard in County Meath.
The buzzard was found alive near the Rossnaree area but had to be euthanised due to the extent of its gunshot injuries.
The press release from BirdWatch Ireland is critical of the lack of strategy, resources and enforcement of wildlife crime in Ireland. Sound familiar?
Read their press release here
Raptor Persecution UK 
They have obviously got a lot of countryside guardians and professionals over there as well!