Four buzzards poisoned in Dumfries and Galloway
14th August 2008
Dumfries and Galloway Police have appealed for information after 4 buzzards were found to have been poisoned, near Gretna on the Scottish border. An investigation found a number of illegally poisoned baits just next to the dead buzzards following a chance find by a concerned landowner in March this year.
Chris Rollie, RSPB Scotland's local area manager for Dumfries and Galloway said: "Citizens of Dumfriesshire will be sickened and disgusted that their countryside and its reputation are still being tarnished by a few selfish individuals. When great efforts are being made to attract visitors to rural areas, the negative message of an illegally poisoned countryside is the last thing we need, whilst the effect on wildlife is appalling."
Chris Rollie, RSPB Scotland's local area manager for Dumfries and Galloway said: "Citizens of Dumfriesshire will be sickened and disgusted that their countryside and its reputation are still being tarnished by a few selfish individuals. When great efforts are being made to attract visitors to rural areas, the negative message of an illegally poisoned countryside is the last thing we need, whilst the effect on wildlife is appalling."
