Crime against birds of prey in Northern Ireland is going undetected and under-reported, according to the RSPB 🦅 Natures_Voice
The RSPB NI's investigations officer, Dean Jones, said the public had a role to play in ending "raptor persecution".
"If you see a dead or dying bird of prey in suspicious circumstances, please report it to the police and myself at the RSPB. Email [email protected]. You can also call the special Raptor Crime Hotline on 0300 999 0101," he said.Mark Thomas, RSPB head of investigations UK, said the appointment of a dedicated officer in 2021 was a "significant step" in identifying and tackling raptor persecution in Northern Ireland.
"The addition of Dean to our UK team is already helping us understand more about the impact of wildlife crime on some of Northern Ireland's priority raptor species, such as red kites and peregrines, which everyone should have the pleasure of seeing and enjoying," Mr Thomas said. "This additional resource will also enable increased monitoring of hen harriers, a species which has undergone a steady decline in breeding numbers in Northern Ireland over the last few decades."
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