Naturehawk
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British Wildlife Photographer... POTY multiple shortlistee... Nikon
First White-tailed Eagles released in Exmoor National Park. Phase two of bringing back this species to southern England. #RaptorResearch raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/08/04/f...
First White-tailed Eagles released in Exmoor National Park
Press release from Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, Forestry England & Exmoor National Park Authority (4 August 2026) THE FIRST WHITE-TAILED EAGLES RELEASED IN EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK The return of…
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If you want to know why sadistic gamekeeper David Campbell thought he could get away with murder, and why a local community had lived in fear of him for decades, this compelling account provides some answers. The warning signs were all there, in plain sight. raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/08/02/b...
Book review – Prelude to Murder: Revenge Killing on a Highland Sporting Estate
Earlier this year, retired Scottish gamekeeper David Campbell was found guilty of murdering his former colleague from the Edradynate Estate in Perthshire, Brian Low, in February…
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You'll have seen BASC grandstanding about it's recent 'win' over Natural England in the High Court....but If you're wondering why BASC hasn't been v vocal about the specific consequences of that 'win' then read on... raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/08/03/m...
More information about BASC’s legal challenge on keeping gamebirds on Special Protection Areas prior to release
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about BASC’s grandstanding antics in response to a High Court ruling about the keeping of non-native gamebirds (Pheasants and Red-legged Partridges) on Special P…
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Natural England forced to admit 'Every White-tailed Eagle death in Dorset linked to rat poison'. #RaptorResearch raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/08/01/n...
Natural England forced to admit ‘Every White-tailed Eagle death in Dorset linked to rat poison’
Last week, the independent group Wildlife Poisoning Research UK (WPRUK) issued a press release confirming the poisoning of more White-tailed Eagles in Dorset, following the high profile poisoning o…
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Making the most of a moment in time....I dont know who this guy was but when i saw him up on a hill, I quickly moved into position to get this image... #fullmoon
High Court ruling on BASC's legal challenge against gamebird licensing on protected sites - some important clarifications ⚖️ Read the full judgement, and some commentary by me, on the blog ⬇️ raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/07/18/h...
High Court ruling on BASC’s legal challenge against gamebird licensing on protected sites – some important clarifications
On Thursday this week, the High Court issued its judgement on a legal challenge, brought by the British Association for Shooting & Conservation (BASC) against Natural England, concerning the li…
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Hard to think of a more deeply damaging start to Burnham’s premiership than giving green light to new oil & gas in N. Sea, if true. It won’t lower bills or lead to greater energy security but will drive an even hotter planet. What a terrible signal to give to rest of the world #ClimateVandalism
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Andy Burnham will announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he becomes prime minister on Monday, the BBC has been told. The announcement will form part of a flurry of policy m...
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... So utterly depressing to read this about Burnham & New (New ((New (((New)))))) Labour...this is going to become his cancelled winter fuel payment, isn't it?...
Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.
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Anyone like to see birds in their environment? Caught this Kingfisher in some golden light...
149 Hen Harriers confirmed 'missing' or illegally killed in UK since 2018 - most of them on or close to grouse moors. New blog ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime 🌍 raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/06/24/1...
149 Hen Harriers confirmed ‘missing’ or illegally killed in UK since 2018, most of them on or close to grouse moors
For anyone who still wants to pretend that the grouse shooting industry isn’t responsible for the systematic extermination of Hen Harriers on grouse moors across the UK, here’s the latest catalogue…
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📌 ICYMI — Revealed: The ‘Right-Wing Arms Race’ to Deport Non-White Britons – Backed By the Tufton Street Brexit Lobby — @nafeez.bsky.social https://bylinetimes.com/2026/06/18/revealed-the-right-wing-arms-race-to-deport-non-white-britons-backed-by-the-tufton-street-brexit-lobby
Revealed: The 'Right-Wing Arms Race' to Deport Non-White Britons - Backed By the Tufton Street Brexit Lobby
EXCLUSIVE: A dark money lobbying network backed by a Reform UK donor is hosting figures pushing for the forced removal of millions of ethnic-minority citizens from the UK, reports Nafeez Ahmed
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Daughter...'Dad, where do all the birds go at night?...' Me...
Please be the first amongst the thousands to like, comment and repost this message if you believe that our remaining forest in the Amazon and in the Congo basin must be protected for climate action and environmental sustainability. No to deforestation and ecocide.
Shock! Hunting groups planning how to get around the pending trail hunting ban. Yet more evidence we need the Hunting Act properly strengthened to ensure drag hunting doesn’t become the new smokescreen for illegal fox hunting.
The Moorland Association's amateurish attempt to analyse Hen Harrier tag data is full of holes (much like a shot Hen Harrier). New blog ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/06/09/m...
Moorland Association’s amateurish attempt to analyse Hen Harrier tag data is full of holes (much like a shot Hen Harrier)
The illegal killing of Hen Harriers on British grouse moors has been known, for years, to be the main cause of the species’ desperately low population size in the UK. This male hen harrier di…
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Flying through a cloud of Mozzies... #swallow #birdoftheday #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography
This is Farage’s Britain. A hellscape of racism and riots. Decency cast aside. No responsible media platform should have given him this opportunity. A disgraceful, disrespectful day. Yet another warning to us all that all Farage will ever do is hurt and ruin and divide.
As I was photographing Dartford Warblers at the weekend on Dorset heathland, in the distance I saw a youngish girl (20 or so) photographing things in amongst the gorse, grasses & ferns. I waa intrigued as to what her subject was. Out of the corner of my eye I saw more movement on the mostly
ACT NOW to help stop the illegal killing of Foxes and other wildlife. Please respond to the government consultation on trail hunting by 18 June. The League Against Cruel Sports has created useful guidance that can help you through the process. Visit www.league.org.uk/hunting_consultation
Catching the people illegally killing Britain's birds of prey - BBC film goes behind the scenes with RSPB Investigations team. #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/06/01/c...
Catching the people illegally killing Britain’s birds of prey – BBC film goes behind the scenes with RSPB Investigations team
Following on from the publication of the RSPB’s latest report on the illegal killing of birds of prey in the UK (Patterns of Persecution, published last week), the BBC has released an eight m…
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Young White-tailed Eagle 'disappears' from grouse shooting estate in North York Moors National Park. Police think its disappearance is 'suspicious'. No shit. #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/06/01/y...
Young White-tailed Eagle ‘disappears’ from grouse shooting estate in North York Moors National Park
Press statement from North Yorkshire Police (1st June 2026): INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY AFTER DISAPPEARANCE OF EAGLE We are appealing for information after the disappearance of a white-tailed eagle. Th…
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34.8ºC at Kew Gardens breaks its May AND June records by OVER 4ºC for its May record set in 1922 and by 0.2ºC for its June record set in 1976. Unprecedented heat for the UK in late May, and likely to be bettered tomorrow. A rounded 35ºC temperature should not happen in May.
An island sunset to savour... #puffin #skomer #BirdOfTheDay #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #birdphotography
💥 70,000 signatures! 💥 ...and the petition closes on June 8th. Imagine if we can get it over 100,000 before then - and open a Parliamentary debate in time for the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote on June 23rd 2026. That'd be powerful. All hands to the pump! Sign and share, share, share! 👇
Petition: Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
We believe Brexit's not working. The OBR judges that the UK economy is smaller and trade is weaker because of Brexit, and it will just get worse. 10 years after the Brexit vote, let's apply to rejoin ...
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