News : Oct 2012

Golden eagle found shot on Buccleuch Estate, Dumfries & Galloway

9 October 2012

A golden eagle has been found shot on the edge of Buccleuch Estate near Wanlockhead. It is currently receiving specialist veterinary treatment at an SSPCA rehabilitation centre. SSPCA statement:

http://www.scottishspca.org/news/1079_golden-eagle-injured-after-being-shot.

BBC news: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-19886345.

Raptor Persecution Scotland: http://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/golden-eagle-found-shot-critically-injured-on-scottish-grouse-moor/