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.
We need much tougher deterrents and sentences for anyone persecuting wildlife,particularly rare ones.Promise anyone deterrents do work if they are hard enough.Judges and magistrates campaign for law to allow you to confiscate estates and do it once there will be no more trouble.