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Another article; Scotland's birds of prey 'face decline' over poisoning http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/55352000/jpg/_55352781_goldeneagles.jpgMany of the birds were discovered by chance by walkers or bird-watchers Scotland's rarest birds of prey risk decline because of deliberate poisoning, the RSPB has warned. RSPB Scotland said 29 birds had been confirmed as illegally poisoned in 2010, but warned the number could be the "tip of the iceberg". Most incidents took place in areas managed for driven grouse shooting. Official tests revealed 13 buzzards, seven red kites, four golden eagles, two peregrines and one white-tailed sea eagle were deliberately poisoned. A further eight birds of prey were also confirmed as victims of shooting, trapping or nest destruction. They were concentrated in the eastern and central Highlands and the Southern Uplands of Scotland. RSPB Scotland said continued illegal poisoning could lead to the decline of slow breeding raptor populations. The criminal practice of illegally killing birds of prey remains a most serious conservation issue” Stuart HousdenRSPB Scotland directorThe charity said there had been an increase in the confirmed use of highly toxic banned agricultural pesticides, such as Aldicarb and Carbofuran. As many of the birds were discovered by chance by walkers or bird-watchers, the figures could represent "the tip of the iceberg", the RSPB claimed. Stuart Housden, director of RSPB Scotland said: "The criminal practice of illegally killing birds of prey remains a most serious conservation issue. ''Following welcome new measures to tackle this crime, we are working hard with the authorities and responsible land managers to see how we can use both intelligence and scientific information to better target enforcement against the perpetrators. ''We look forward to this yielding the visible results of an increase in the population and range of vulnerable species such as hen harrier, red kite, golden eagle and white-tailed eagle." 'Sustained approach'Douglas McAdam, chief executive of Scottish Land and Estates, which represents about 2,500 landowners in Scotland, said: "The illegal poisoning of any birds is to be condemned outright. "Landowners are working hard in partnership with police and other organisations to help eradicate this. "This requires a sustained approach over time and there is evidence these joint efforts are beginning to pay off. "There has been a significant decrease in illegal poisoning incidents in the first half of this year at a time when some species are increasing rapidly and now number tens of thousands, the highest overall for nearly a hundred years. He added: "It is regrettable that RSPB, who are part of that collaborative effort, continue to point fingers at a time when real progress is being made." Many more birds were killed accidentally by agricultural rodenticides than by deliberate poisoning, he said. And yet another; Goshawks found poisoned near Exeter http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/55380000/jpg/_55380660_55380323.jpgThe goshawks were killed with a banned pesticide, the RSPB said Four rare birds of prey have been discovered poisoned in Devon, the RSPB said. The goshawks, found dead in woods to the west of Exeter, were deliberately poisoned with a banned pesticide, the society said. A poisoned buzzard was also found nearby, it added. The charity said there were only 20 pairs of goshawks in the county. Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating the incident. 'Significant percentage'All birds of prey are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, but, because of of their low numbers, goshawks are provided greater protection, according to the RSPB. Due to a reduction in forests, goshawks became extinct as a breeding species in Britain at the end of the 1800s. The current breeding population is increasing in the UK and originates from birds that escaped captivity or were deliberately released. Recent forest management has also helped the species to survive. However, despite the population increase, there are believed to be only 410 pairs of nesting goshawks in the UK. RSPB investigations officer Mark Thomas said the incident in Devon was "truly shocking". He said: "To find just one dead goshawk in these circumstances is dreadful. "But to find four and a buzzard is unprecedented, especially when you consider that they have been deliberately lured to their deaths." Devon and Cornwall Police wildlife crime officer PC Josh Marshall said: "These four goshawks represent a significant percentage of the Devon population and it's a huge setback for what is a magnificent bird."

Thought this article might be of interest to PB members; Peregrine falcons found poisoned in Cornwall http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/55535000/jpg/_55535107_cornnwallperegrine2.jpgThe male and female falcons had been seen hunting just hours before they were foundTwo peregrine falcons have been found poisoned near St Just in Cornwall. The RSPB said analysis of the male and female birds of prey showed they had ingested the banned pesticide Carbofuran. It follows the poisoning of four goshawks and one buzzard which died in Devon from the same pesticide. The RSPB said it feared a growing persecution of birds in the South West and has offered a £1,000 reward for information leading to a conviction. The falcons were found by a member of the public on 21 July, having been seen alive just hours earlier hunting near their cliff-side nest, the RSPB said. Peregrine have staged a successful comeback in much of South West England after almost dying out after World War II. They have special protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. Tony Whitehead, of the RSPB, said: "Sadly there are people that harbour grudges against these birds. "But whatever drives people to do this, they are no more than common criminals." Following the discovery, Natural England's wildlife incident investigation team began an investigation.

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Is there any update on who were the winning breeder/buyers?http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/egyptian.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/egyptian.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/egyptian.gif

Now that the 2011 young bird season is over, which youngster in your young bird team was in your opinion, your best young bird, and why? Put up a picture if possiblehttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gif Cheershttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/egyptian.gif

it,s a long season m8http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0136-giggle.gif

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Today in Fife Today | Tomorrow | 10 Day | Monthly | Seasonal Current Conditions http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/spacer.gifCurrent Timehttp://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/93x93/32.png9°CFeels Like 7°C Sunny Last Updated: 06:45 26 Sep (local time), 05:45 GMT Observation Station: Fife NessWind From West South West at 24 kmph Humidity 92% Pressure 1,010.5 mb Dew Point 8°C Visibility 16.1 km What's Next Rosh Hashanah Today's Outlook http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/spacer.gifMoon Phases Today's Forecast http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/61x61/34.pngHigh 13° Sunrise: 07:03 Chance of Precip. 10% Mostly Sunny Tonight's Forecast http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/61x61/29.pngLow 10° Sunset: 19:00 Chance of Precip. 20% Partly Cloudy

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Great to have you back on the site auld yinhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gif

http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gif Today in Fife Today | Tomorrow | 10 Day | Monthly | Seasonal Current Conditions http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/spacer.gifCurrent Timehttp://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/93x93/28.png14°CFeels Like 14°C Mostly Cloudy Last Updated: 11:25 25 Sep (local time), 10:25 GMT Observation Station: Fife NessWind From South at 21 kmph Humidity 81% Pressure 1,008.13 mb Dew Point 11°C Visibility 11.3 km What's Next Rosh Hashanah Today's Outlook http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/spacer.gifMoon Phases Today's Forecast http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/61x61/12.pngHigh 13° Sunrise: 07:01 Chance of Precip. 70% PM Rain Tonight's Forecast http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/61x61/12.pngLow 10° Sunset: 19:03 Chance of Precip. 70% Rain Early

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GOOD MORNING TO ALL BASICS MEMBERShttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gif I am off to Majorca this morning and will not be back for 11 days, so catch ye all laterhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gif http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0157-sun.gif

Today in Fife, United Kingdom Today | Tomorrow | 10 Day | Monthly | Seasonal Current Conditions http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/spacer.gifCurrent Timehttp://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/93x93/26.png13°CFeels Like 13°C Cloudy / Windy Last Updated: 02:25 13 Sep (local time), 01:25 GMT Observation Station: Fife NessWind From West South West at 61 kmph Humidity 87% Pressure 991.2 mb Dew Point 11°C Visibility 9.7 km What's Next 10 Day Forecast Today's Outlook http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/spacer.gifMoon Phases Today's Forecast http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/61x61/11.pngHigh 12° Sunrise: 06:35 Chance of Precip. 40% PM Light Rain / Wind Tonight's Forecast http://i.uk.imwx.com/global/images/61x61/11.pngLow 9° Sunset: 19:38 Chance of Precip. 40% Light Rain / Wind Early

Great gesture Alan, well done m8http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gif

This is bad news for us Scottish fanciers who used them to transport birds throughout Scotland, at a reasonable pricehttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/cry-blow.gif

WELCOME BACK TO BASICS M8http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gif