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A worrying 61 confirmed incidents of raptor persecution were detected in the UK in 2022, the latest RSPB Birdcrime report reveals – although true numbers are likely to be much higher. Birds of prey, including Red Kites, Peregrines, Hen Harriers and Goshawks were illegally shot, trapped and poisoned, with at least 64% of incidents occurring on land associated with gamebird shooting.

Read the Birdcrime report.

A birdwatcher shares his experience of witnessing a Short-eared Owl being shot. Video: the RSPB

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Some of the raptors currently being persecuted

Some of the raptors currently being persecuted. Illustrations: Mike Langman (rspb-images.com)

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