Birds of prey
Help stop the killing nowBirds 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 former 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.
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Why are we campaigning for birds of prey?
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 threatFind out more about some of the magnificent birds of prey we are fighting to protect. Please pledge your support today - they need your help.
Latest newsThe latest news about our work to protect birds of prey.
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... |  |
| What makes them special?
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 helpingThanks 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. |
It is totally demoralising seeing fantastic birds like red kites and peregrines poisoned and shot to death, but it is important to remain focused to gather the necessary evidence to bring the killers to justice. There can be no better job satisfaction than that, and I celebrate quietly inside when I see these birds alive in the wild. Mark Thomas
Investigations Officer Caught on cameraRSPB Investigations Officer, Mark Thomas, gathers vital evidence.
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