Birds of prey

Time for action

Birds of prey continue to be killed, despite the fact it is illegal and has been for decades. Our campaign is calling for an end to this unacceptable cruelty once and for all.

Thousands of you signed our pledge calling for the killing of birds of prey to stop and even top decision makers and a host of celebrity supporters and organisations added their names.

Wildlife Minister Huw Irranca Davies accepted a petition signed by more than 200,000 people on 3 February demanding an end to the killing of birds of prey. Thank you for all your support!

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.

200,000 say: Stop killing birds of prey! Wildlife Minister Huw Irranca Davies has today accepted a petition signed by more than 200,000 people demanding an end to the killing of birds of prey. More...

Help the fight against wildlife crime In 2008, we received 1,206 reports of shooting, poisoning, trapping and disturbance of birds and of the theft of birds and their eggs. This figure included 210 reports involving birds of prey. The mindless killing and persecution of these iconic birds has to stop now. More...

Watch the big hand in

About 70 volunteers and staff created a giant bird of prey mosaic to mark the occasion.

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're 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.