birds of prey persecution

Make your own kestrel kite!

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People flying hand crafted kestrel kites

Kestrels are a familiar sight, with their pointed wings and long tail, hovering beside a roadside verge. However, numbers of kestrels have declined since the 1970s, probably as a result of changes in farming, and so it is now included on the UK Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List. Alan Poxon, a professional kite maker … Read more

Is this justice for birds of prey?

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We have welcomed the conviction of 34-year-old former head gamekeeper Racster Dingwall at York Magistrates Court on Thursday 29 January, following his guilty plea for conspiring to kill a hen harrier on 2 October 2024. According to North Yorkshire Police[1] it is thought to be the first time a charge of encouraging or assisting an offence under the Serious … Read more