News
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Cannock Peregrines Targeted
The volunteers, who are licensed raptor workers, managed to reach the nest and rescued the bird, along with two chicks, which were close to starvation. The male later had to be put down.
Raptor Rescue, an organisation that cares for injured birds of prey, is now caring for the chicks.
There was no sign of the female peregrine and it is believed that she too may have died.
Staffordshire Police said the incident near Cannock was of "grave concern".
Inspector Dave Gains, commander of the force's Watling Street Neighbourhood Policing Unit, said: "We aim to respond to concerns in relation to this apparently targeted attack and would appeal for anyone with information to contact Watling NPU on 08453 302010, or contact West Midlands Police on 0845 113 5000".
A similar incident has occurred in Kingswinford.