[Birding-Aus] Is there much raptor persecution in Australia?

[L&L Knight]

It appears that many species of raptors in the UK are subject to
persecution in the UK. This is the latest example http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jul/01/peregrine-falcons-persecution

I don't recall many news items on the subject in Australia. Is it
much of an issue here?

Regards, Laurie.
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[Chris Sanderson]

Hi Laurie,

The short answer is yes, particularly of Wedge-tailed Eagles in sheep
country. It's more underground than it used to be (they used to string the
carcasses up on their fences), as nowadays public opinion is more against
them as are the laws. However small-minded persecution of raptors is alive
and well.

Regards,
Chris

On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 8:58 AM, L&L Knight <l.kn...@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

> It appears that many species of raptors in the UK are subject to
> persecution in the UK. This is the latest example
> http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jul/01/peregrine-falcons-persecution
>
> I don't recall many news items on the subject in Australia. Is it much of
> an issue here?
>
> Regards, Laurie.
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> birding-aus.blogspot.com
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