Britain’s birds of prey face ongoing threats from illegal activities

A hen harrier soars over a moorland landscape, highlighting the ongoing threats faced by Britain's birds of prey amid illegal activities.

The RSPB’s findings highlight a significant gap between conservation laws and their enforcement. In 2021, the organization noted that 16 birds of prey were confirmed to have been illegally killed, with the actual number likely much higher due to underreporting. This ongoing violence against wildlife raises concerns about the effectiveness of current wildlife protection measures. … Read more