An article about one of our 2008 males who we found poisoned in Angus in August:
http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/scotland/Sea-eagle-found-poisoned-.5995940.jp
Having been involved in the search I have gone through a whole host of emotions in the last few months, the fact that three white-tailed eagles (1.5% of the Scottish population) have allegedly been persecuted in one small area is sad, disappointing and ultimately criminal as well as hugely frustrating for all those working so hard to restore this native species. I just hope that an investigation brings us a step closer to reducing wildlife crime. I don't think there is much else to say.
This is just sickening, far too many birds of prey are being shot or poisoned in this area. If I remember rightly Angus was one of the worst places for illegal persecution of birds of prey - not something to be cheerful about! It really drags this area down and makes a lot of people - including those who shoot game - very angry that things like this are done by a minority of people in this area. Something really needs to be done to crack down on this illegal persecution and use of banned chemicals around here because it just seems to be happening far too often.
Millie & Fly the Border Collies