Birds of prey

Help stop the killing now

Birds of prey continue to be killed, despite the fact that it is illegal and has been for decades. We are calling for an end to this unacceptable cruelty, but the campaign can only be effective with your help.

Tens of thousands of you have now signed the pledge and even top decision makers have added their names. Both England’s Minister for Wildlife, Huw Irranca-Davies, and Scotland’s Minister for the Environment, Michael Russell, have signed pledges demanding an end to the illegal killing. And it's not just conservationists who are worried. Shooting, welfare and countryside user groups have all come together to sign the pledge, as have a host of celebrity supporters.

Please click on the button below to add your voice to the growing number of people that say the killing must stop.

Why are we campaigning for birds of prey?

The killing has to stop Killing birds of prey was made illegal fifty years ago, but a callous few are choosing to ignore the law. We need your help to finally stop the cruel and unacceptable killing of these magnificent birds. More...

Under threat

Find out more about some of the magnificent birds of prey we are fighting to protect. Please pledge your support today - they need your help.

Hen harrier

White-tailed eagle

Red kite

Peregrine

Goshawk

Golden eagle

Latest news

The latest news about our work to protect birds of prey.

Peregrines are back in town… Urban peregrine families are poised to capture the hearts of city dwellers once again this spring, with the discovery of the first city peregrine egg of 2009 in Birmingham. More...

What makes them special?

A lasting impression From the speed and power of a peregrine falcon and the manoeverability and grace of a red kite, to the majesty of an eagle soaring over a dramatic upland landscape, an encounter with a bird of prey will leave a lasting impression. More...

How we are helping

Thanks to people like you, our supporters, who care about birds and wildlife, we are succeeding in bringing birds of prey back where they belong.

Birds of prey in the UK: on a wing and a prayer PDF, 959Kb Birds of prey in the UK: on a wing and a prayer has been produced collaboratively by 26 organisations. It highlights the value and importance of birds of prey in the UK and the conservation success story they represent.

Caught on camera

RSPB Investigations Officer, Mark Thomas, gathers vital evidence.