Bob
Smith, Editor
Friday
20 November 2015 08:16 PM GMT
An
investigator has criticised ‘Victorian attitudes’ to wildlife after it was
revealed a red kite was poisoned.
Police
Scotland appealed for information from the public following the discovery of
the bird of prey in the Glenferness area near Nairn.
The
bird was found by a member of the public on farmland at the end of October.
Police said they were contacted and took immediate action to establish the
cause of death. Test results returned this week confirmed the bird had
swallowed an illegal pesticide.
Police
Scotland area commander Chief Inspector Colin Gough said: “Sadly it has been
confirmed the red kite had died as a result of consuming a poisonous substance
and an investigation is now taking place into the circumstances.
“It
appears to be an isolated incident involving a single bird of prey. Police
Scotland and partners are committed to tackling wildlife crime and will utilise
all available resources to bring those responsible to justice.
“Investigations
into wildlife crime can be very complex and challenging, with a major part of
our enquiries involving liaising with members of the local community who may
hold essential information.
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