Posted on Raptor Persecution UK a young Bearded Vulture has been photographed on a notorious Peak District grouse moor. It is only the second recorded sighting of that species in England and because it is flying free over an area where shooting of birds of prey takes place its safety cannot be guaranteed; it is in danger even from poisoned carcasses.
NB Bearded Vulture - Gypaetus Barbatus - Quebrantahuesos - Lāmmerfier it is also called.
The grouse moors in UK are controlled by landowners where Red Grouse are bred or introduced to be shot. These birds are Red Grouse - Lagopus Lagopus Scotica. These areas are of a major concern to conservationists and environmentalists.
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