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Birds of prey in the UK: On a Wing and a Prayer
Birds of prey are among our most spectacular and well known birds, but remain a controversial subject for some. Birds of prey in the UK: On a Wing and a Prayer is a new report produced by 26 organisations, which attempts to address some of these controversies, relying on fact rather than anecdote. It describes the status of our birds of prey, provides a brief history of their conservation, and, with an eye to the future, explains why we must do more to protect these birds.
It is therefore essential that birds of prey continue to receive full legal protection, and that our wildlife laws are properly enforced, bringing an end to the illegal killing.
From this page you can access the main report, summaries of the main messages contained within it and a series of factual briefing sheets which go into more detail on specific issues often associated with birds of prey. What can I do?Birds of prey continue to be mercilessly killed, despite the fact that it is illegal and has been for decades. Please add your name to our online pledge and say 'the killing must stop'. Last modified: 21 May 2008 |
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Rape seed, close up - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Three puffins standing on a rock - Steve Round
Ice glacier, Jökulsárlón, Iceland - (iStockPhoto, Ref: 1809179)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)