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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chewbaxter" data-source="post: 1240588" data-attributes="member: 67079">This info also.Golden eagle killing thwarts bird's recovery02 July 2008The Golden Eagle Framework, published today by Scottish Natural Heritage, proves relentless persecution is halting this magnificent bird of prey’s recovery in Scotland and is thwarting the bird’s return to northern England.Currently there are 440 breeding pairs of golden eagle in the UK, all in Scotland. Golden eagles haven’t nested successfully in England since 1996. Currently, there is one male golden eagle in the Lake District, and until persecution - particularly on grouse moors - halts in Scotland, there is little chance of the bird’s re-establishment in England.<a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-193637" target="_blank">Click Here To Read More</a>Again for anyone who hasn't seen/done so already, you can help out...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. Please click on the button below to add your voice to the growing number of people that say the killing must stop.<a href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/supporting/campaigns/birdsofprey/" target="_blank">Click Here</a><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />N.</blockquote>

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