Ten thousand, three hundred and forty seven. That's the number of people who logged on and added their names to our call for an end to the killing of birds of prey in just two days.
It could have been more. Such was the volume of traffic, the website had a bit of a wobble. Maybe you are one of those who tried to add your name and couldn't. If so, please try again. The website is now working and the names keep on coming.
What prompted such a response? It was the news that this year looks like being one of the worst on record for crimes against peregrines.
It is all happening: Trapping, poisoning, shooting, theft of chicks, nest disturbance. We have had at least 50 reports already this year and we certainly do not get to hear about everything that happens. Perhaps no one does.
We got to hear about the one in the picture because it was found by one of our staff in Gloucestershire. An x-ray found 11 fragments of shot in its body.
A dead peregrine is a deeply depressing sight. You can see the wasted potential in every feather. I make no apologies for showing this picture, because people need to know this goes on, that this is a 21st century horror. When people realise that, they get angry. They want it to stop.
Their reaction proves those responsible are the selfish few and that we, the many, will not stand for it. If enough of us say it loudly enough then those with the power to make it stop will not be able to ignore us.
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