Call for grouse shoot licensing after hen harrier disappears

The disappearance of a protected hen harrier in the Dales highlights the need for grouse shooting to be licensed, campaigners say.
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Historic and iconic bird of prey species could be reintroduced to England for first time in 150 years

Golden eagles could be re-introduced into England for the first time in more than 150 years, after a study has found there are enough sites to support them. The bird of prey is sometimes seen in areas ...

Rare Hen Harrier likely to have been shot in national park

A one-year-old Hen Harrier has disappeared from the Yorkshire Dales National Park and it is suspected that she has been shot ...

Largest bird of prey in UK seen flying over Weymouth

The UK's largest and once 'extremely rare' bird of prey has been spotted flying over Weymouth. The majestic white-tailed eagle was seen soaring over Lodmoor Country Park in Weymouth. The salivating ...

Calls for raptor persecution crackdown after golden eagles 'harmed'

Campaigners have called for tougher laws to prosecute crimes against birds of prey following the disappearance of two golden eagles in the ...