Prey to rumour
He cites an incident where there is an active police investigation into the poisoning of an eagle in Angus. Two months on, no evidence has emerged that the killing is linked to anyone on a grouse moor.
A shot buzzard in Stirlingshire was found on 2 February last year (not in the past month as Mr Steele says) on the A873 near Thornhill, a long way from any grouse moor. Poisoned baits were found in Lanarkshire this month, but again a long way from any grouse moor. A buzzard found near Tomatin in December had died of “unnatural causes”.
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Hide AdIf Mr Steele has more information he should go to the police, but it is probable his comments draw on the ill-informed rumours which this issue seems to generate.
Tim Baynes
Director, Scottish Land & Estates Moorland Group
Scottish Land & Estates
Stuart House, Eskmills Business Park, Musselburgh