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“Exclusive data shared by RSPB investigations shows that from 2014 to 2023 there were 126 reports of nests being raided, 21 of which have been confirmed using camera footage, DNA work or eyewitness accounts. All are believed to be linked to the Peregrine Falcon trade”.
#UKBirding
#UKBirding
How falcon thieves are targeting the UK’s protected birds
In this week’s newsletter: Conservationists have seen nests raided around the country to match demand from the Middle East
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
“Exclusive data shared by RSPB investigations shows that from 2014 to 2023 there were 126 reports of nests being raided, 21 of which have been confirmed using camera footage, DNA work or eyewitness accounts. All are believed to be linked to the Peregrine Falcon trade”.
#UKBirding
#UKBirding
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BREAKING: we are taking legal action against France for failing to protect seabirds from bycatch. 🎣🐦
With Sea Shepherd FR & Défense des Milieux Aquatiques, we want to ensure that they:
a) Adequately collect data on bycatch.
b) Implement required mitigation measures to reduce this hidden tragedy.
With Sea Shepherd FR & Défense des Milieux Aquatiques, we want to ensure that they:
a) Adequately collect data on bycatch.
b) Implement required mitigation measures to reduce this hidden tragedy.
December 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
BREAKING: we are taking legal action against France for failing to protect seabirds from bycatch. 🎣🐦
With Sea Shepherd FR & Défense des Milieux Aquatiques, we want to ensure that they:
a) Adequately collect data on bycatch.
b) Implement required mitigation measures to reduce this hidden tragedy.
With Sea Shepherd FR & Défense des Milieux Aquatiques, we want to ensure that they:
a) Adequately collect data on bycatch.
b) Implement required mitigation measures to reduce this hidden tragedy.