CNPA statement on raptor persecution
CNPA statement on raptor persecution
In response to the video footage released today by Police Scotland of what appears to be an attempt to target a goshawk nest in Strathdon, the Cairngorms National Park Authority released the following statement:
“We are extremely disappointed and frustrated to see what appears to be a clear attempt to target a protected raptor species in the Cairngorms National Park. The Cairngorms should be one of the best places in Scotland for raptors. We urge anyone with information about this incident to contact the police as a matter of urgency.”
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As a result of ongoing efforts to tackle wildfires to the north of the Cairngorms National Park, several roads are currently closed. Scottish Fire and Rescue are in attendance and the public are advised to avoid the area, including footpaths. Road users are asked not to ignore road closed signs.
The affected roads are:
- B9007 Ferness to Duthil
- U2379 Lochindorb Road
- B939 Ferness to Grantown-on-Spey
- U2347 Braes of Castle Grant
For all the latest information check out the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland website and social media.