A peer-reviewed study of satellite-tagged hen harriers found that tagged birds were ~10× more likely to die or disappear on/near #GrouseMoors, & the study concluded elevated mortality on grouse moors is most likely due to illegal killing.
Killing birds so they can kill birds…

How can you call yourself an ecologist when you fail to see that if the Grouse are having a bad season then so are other moorland species, unless it’s only the Grouse shooting that you really care about?
#grousemoors #nature #ecology

Revive asks the big land question: does Scotland need to look like this? Revive poises the question: is Scotland ready to question landowners about their responsibilities to wildlife and local communities?

Previously on Bylines Scotland...

#GrouseMoors
#Biodiversity
#Raptors
#Nature

Revive asks the big land question: does Scotland need to look like this? Revive poises the question: is Scotland ready to question landowners about their responsibilities to wildlife and local communities?

"The four nations of the United Kingdom are in the bottom 25% of nations and territories for biodiversity intactness, ranking the lowest in the G7 countries."

#GrouseMoors
#Biodiversity
#Scotland

Spectacular skydancing adult male #HenHarrier on #NorthUist this spring. A common sight on the #OuterHebrides but not on UK #grousemoors, where these beautiful birds are ten times more likely to 'disappear'. Illegal killing remains commonplace. Unacceptable. #inglorious12th.

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Generous gift to hard-hit community, silence buying bribe or guilty conscience? www.cumbriacrack.com/2015/12/30/knarsdale-est... #grousemoors