Category: 2014 persecution incidents

Buzzard shot and left to die

BZ shot Dereham Jan 2014Norfolk Constabulary and the RSPB have issued a joint appeal for information following the discovery of a shot buzzard in the Dereham area.

A veterinary x-ray revealed a peppering of shotgun pellets throughout its body resulting in the bones of both wings being smashed.

A member of the public found the wounded bird by the roadside on 2nd January 2014 and took it to the Larwood and Kennedy Veterinary Practice in Dereham. Vets believed the bird had been shot several days before it was picked up and due to the extent of its injuries the buzzard was euthanised.

Vet George Gould, who examined the bird, said: “These sorts of injuries in particular do not tend to be immediately fatal but instead result in days of suffering”.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Police on 101, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or the RSPB Investigations Team on 01767 680551.

Full story on EDP 24 website here.

Dead bird & suspected poisoned bait found South Lanarkshire

police scotlandThe BBC is reporting the discovery of a dead bird (species unknown) this morning, found near to a suspected poisoned bait on what has been described as “open ground” in the Carmichael area of South Lanarkshire.

The bait (and presumably the carcass of the dead bird?) has been sent for forensic analysis.

The police are warning the public about the potential dangers of finding animal/bird carcasses and are urging people to report anything suspicious.

This is impressive stuff from Police Scotland – discovery made this morning, press release out by the afternoon. Long may this new approach continue.

BBC article here

It looks like the wildlife poisoners have started the year as they mean to go on….we couldn’t even get through January! This incident will simply add more pressure on an already beleaguered Environment Minister…how many more incidents does he need to see before he takes strong and decisive action?