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Nicholas Galley @nickgalley.bsky.social · 17h

Is there anyone with a backbone, sickening.

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 16h

REVIVE's National Conference is going to be very interesting...

Join us to hear more about this from @raptorpersuk.bsky.social on November 8th:
www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/rev...

Conference programme here: revive.scot/revives-nati...

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 1d

📣You really couldn't make this up!

On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...

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Breaking news….’out of control muirburn’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park

You couldn’t make this up if you tried… Breaking News….on the day the Scottish Government announced it was delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing af…

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Kate R. @kredp.bsky.social · 1d

Out of control Muirburn near Dinnet NNR today. Now in the forest.

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Graeme Purves @gaspurves.bsky.social · 22h

Scottish Ministers, their officials and public agencies have completely lost their way on land and environment issues. What we are witnessing is the comprehensive capture of public policy by vested interests.
#ScottishEnvironment 🌱

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Mark the Birder @northantsbirder.bsky.social · 22h

The Scottish Government:
For the few, not the many!

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 4d

Delighted to have Kirsty Jenkins, Director of Policy for
@onekind.org join our panel at our upcoming National Conference on Saturday 8th November.

We hope to see you there!

Book your place⬇️
www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/rev...

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 8d

Announcing our first speaker @ruthtingay.bsky.social (@raptorpersuk.bsky.social) who will be presenting at our upcoming National Conference.

Scotland’s land reform journey is entering its most important chapter – and we want you to be part of it.
⬇️
www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/rev...

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 2d

REVIVE National Conference programme announced!
revive.scot/revives-nati...

This November join REVIVE for a landmark event that could help shape a new future for Scotland’s people, wildlife and environment.

Book your place ➡️
www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/rev...

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join us on Saturday 8th November to be part of a landmark event that is set to be a pivotal moment in Scotland's land reform journey.

This year's conference is where the next chapter begins...

Book your place ⬇️ www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/rev...

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kevanislay24.bsky.social @kevanislay24.bsky.social · 23h

I thought the Scots government had more about them...landed interests still rule. Disappointing

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Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 1d

The Scottish Government was hoodwinked by the shooting lobby. We need more public education about the danger of wildfires, the power to ban ALL open fires within specific geographic areas in times of high fire risk. Get a grip @scottishgov.bsky.social

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 1d

📣You really couldn't make this up!

On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/09/b...

Breaking news….’out of control muirburn’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park

You couldn’t make this up if you tried… Breaking News….on the day the Scottish Government announced it was delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing af…

raptorpersecutionuk.org

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 1d

📣You really couldn't make this up!

On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/09/b...

Breaking news….’out of control muirburn’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park

You couldn’t make this up if you tried… Breaking News….on the day the Scottish Government announced it was delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing af…

raptorpersecutionuk.org

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 1d

Scottish Government delays start of muirburn licences for the second time after aggressive lobbying by grouse shooting industry.

Climate emergency, anyone?

Seems Scot Gov more interested in appeasing the lairds than protecting the environment.

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Scottish Government delays start of muirburn licences (for the second time) after aggressive lobbying by grouse shooting industry

The Scottish Government has, for the second time, delayed the implementation of muirburn licensing after caving in to pressure from aggressive lobbying by the grouse shooting industry. A quick re-c…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 2d

An excellent new initiative led by a local community that is sick to the back teeth of illegal raptor persecution inside this National Park.

Bravo, @friendsofthedales.bsky.social

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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‘Eyes on the Skies’ – new campaign to raise awareness of raptor persecution in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Following the recent collapse of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Bird of Prey Partnership (due to its failure to tackle crimes against birds of prey), and the news that since 2015, 29 Hen Harrier…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 3d

Victorian attitudes towards birds of prey /predators in general remain stubbornly persistent in many parts of the UK.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #BirdingScotland

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Sparrowhawk killed with banned poison in Aberdeenshire – Police Scotland appeals for information

Press release from Police Scotland: APPEAL FOR INFORMATION FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF A BIRD OF PREY IN ABERDEENSHIRE Detectives are appealing for information after a bird of prey was poisoned in Aberd…

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Andy Gell @andygell.bsky.social · 6d

Everyone visiting or living in the @yorkshiredales.org.uk needs to be made aware of this. It's disgraceful and it needs to be stopped.
@friendsofthedales.bsky.social

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 6d

29 'missing' Hen Harriers & nearly 40 birds of prey poisoned, trapped or shot in Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015.

Not so much a National Park - more of a National Disgrace.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology #Yorkshire

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29 ‘missing’ Hen Harriers & nearly 40 birds of prey poisoned, trapped or shot in Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015

Media attention has been drawn to the Yorkshire Dales National Park this week, following the RSPB’s press release on the suspicious disappearance of a satellite-tagged Hen Harrier named &#821…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 6d

29 'missing' Hen Harriers & nearly 40 birds of prey poisoned, trapped or shot in Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015.

Not so much a National Park - more of a National Disgrace.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology #Yorkshire

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29 ‘missing’ Hen Harriers & nearly 40 birds of prey poisoned, trapped or shot in Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015

Media attention has been drawn to the Yorkshire Dales National Park this week, following the RSPB’s press release on the suspicious disappearance of a satellite-tagged Hen Harrier named &#821…

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Ruth Tingay @ruthtingay.bsky.social · 8d

Hardly any Hen Harrier nesting attempts on English grouse moors for second year running.

Hardly any surprise why.

#RaptorPersecution #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology

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Hardly any Hen Harrier nesting attempts on English grouse moors for second year running

Natural England has finally got around to publishing the data for the 2025 Hen Harrier breeding season, which demonstrate very clear differences between areas managed for conservation and those man…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 8d

Licensing would be a first step towards the inevitable banning of driven grouse shooting. Any 'sport' or business that relies upon crime to exist needs to go.

Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 8d

It has to be time to license grouse moors - and for national parks to do more to put their house in order. The situation in the #YorkshireDales is shameful.

Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 9d

Natural England confirms ongoing & relentless illegal persecution is reason why Hen Harriers are still rare in England.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology

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Iain Manfield @iainmanfield.bsky.social · 8d

Another year I’ve not seen Hen harriers in the #YorkshireDales in breeding season. Dales habitat looks like successful Bowland habitat though.
No records ever in May & June. July records likely “brood managed” birds 2021.

Orange dots on zero are all the dates without HH.
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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 9d

Natural England confirms ongoing & relentless illegal persecution is reason why Hen Harriers are still rare in England.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/02/h...

Hardly any Hen Harrier nesting attempts on English grouse moors for second year running

Natural England has finally got around to publishing the data for the 2025 Hen Harrier breeding season, which demonstrate very clear differences between areas managed for conservation and those man…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 9d

New info from RSPB reveals last known location of this young Hen Harrier was on a grouse moor between Reeth & Redmire on NE side of Yorkshire Dales National Park, before she disappeared in suspicious circumstances.

#RaptorResearch #Wildlifecrime #Ornithology

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More information about the suspicious disappearance of Hen Harrier ‘Sita’ who vanished on a grouse moor in Yorkshire Dales National Park

In May this year I blogged about a young satellite-tagged Hen Harrier named ‘Sita’ who had disappeared under suspicious circumstances from a winter roost site on an unnamed grouse moor …

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Chris Townsend @christownsend.bsky.social · 10d

Who lights the fires in the Cairngorms National Park? - parkswatchscotland parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2025/09/30/w...

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 10d

Unbelievably frustrating

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 10d

17 months! What's the hold up? Why isn't this decision-making process a priority for NatureScot?

The consequences of this inaction were made v clear yesterday, with the suspicious disappearance of two more Golden Eagles in south Scotland.

#RaptorResearch

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17 months (& waiting) for NatureScot to make decision on General Licence restriction relating to ‘shooting & killing’ of sleeping Golden Eagle called Merrick

The Scottish Government’s nature advisory agency, NatureScot, has been now been procrastinating for 17 months on whether to impose a sanction on an estate in relation to the ‘shooting and killing’ …

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