03/12/2018
Police
Scotland has issued a warning after an illegally poisoned Common Buzzard was found on the outskirts
of Mauchline, Ayrshire, on 2 November by a member of the public.. It was still
alive upon discovery, although in a severely distressed state, but thankfully
survived the ordeal. A toxicology report confirmed the buzzard had ingested
poison.
As a
result of the report verdict, Police Scotland are concerned that this illegal
activity is happening in the area and have appealed to the public for any
information that may lead to detecting the person responsible for this
deliberate act.
PC Sam Briggs,
Wildlife Crime Officer, said: "It is a serious concern that someone has
targeted wildlife in this illegal and indiscriminate manner. If anything
unusual is discovered I would advise not to touch it, but instead cover it if
you can and contact the police, giving them the exact location."
Police
are working alongside partner agencies Scottish SPCA, Science and Advice for Scottish
Agriculture and Agricultural Officers to fully investigate the matter. Anyone
with information on the illegal use of pesticides or who may has seen something
suspicious – particularly in the last month or so – is advised to call 101
and quote No: SP-20181120-2194 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
This
latest episode involving Common Buzzards is one of several to have occurred
during the last 12 months, with other incidents having taken place in Co Cork, Powys and North Yorkshire.
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