The RSPB has launched a confidential hotline to help gather information about people who are shooting birds of prey.
The link between driven grouse shooting and the illegal killing of birds of prey, such as peregrines and hen harriers has been widely documented.
The RSPB’s latest Birdcrime report reveals more than 80 confirmed incidents across the country in 2016, including the shooting of a red kite in this area.
Senior investigations officer Guy Shorrock, of the RSPB, said: “Illegal killing is not only robbing people of the chance to enjoy watching birds of prey but has serious consequences for their populations.
“This 24-hour hotline provides a completely safe and confidential way to pass on information, calls are not recorded and are treated in the utmost confidence.”
Anyone with information about the illegal killing of birds of prey can call the RSPB’s ‘Raptor Crime Hotline on 0300 999 0101.
