The Scotman Newspaper has reported that the largest ever cache of poison intended to kill birds of prey has been discoverd in a two month period on the Scottish borders. By Robert Fairburn and Andrew McWhirter [Read more]
PGA Tour golfer Tripp Isenhour was charged with killing a hawk on purpose with a golf shot because it was making noise as he videotaped a TV show.
Isenhour was with a film crew for “Shoot Like A Pro” on Dec. 12 at the Grand Cypress Golf course. The 39-year-old golfer, whose real name is , was charged Wednesday with cruelty to animals and killing a migratory bird. [Read more]
More peregrines are hunting by street light according to new evidence from the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. According to the report, the falcons are hunting at night due to light pollution in the UK. Woodcock, which mainly fly at night have been found eaten.
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In the Media
The BBC Breakfast programme that is watched by millions of viewers around the world featured peregrine falcons move from the countryside and in to the city around the UK. Known by many falconers, and bird of prey enthusiasts the peregrine falcon is most abundant in city areas around the world, were they mainly feed on feral pigeons. The BBC Breakfast show was live at Lincoln catherdral, with the RSPB installing a web cam that will be live on the net shortly. Last year three chicks were raised in the central tower. Click here to open the BBC web site and click on the video to the right to watch the video report.
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