Blood on the Hills: The Unrelenting Threat to Britain's Birds of Prey The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds' (RSPB) latest report paints a stark picture of the ongoing persecution of birds of prey in Britain.
Despite decades of legal protection, these majestic creatures continue to be shot, trapped, and poisoned – with devastating consequences for their populations.
Many attacks occur on or near land managed for game shooting. Between 2015 and 2024, there were 921 confirmed attacks on protected birds of prey, with over half taking place in areas used for game shooting.