Police Scotland launch investigation after discovery of five dead red kites and one buzzard in suspicious circumstances

25 March 2014

Five red kites and one buzzard have been found dead in suspicious circumstances over the last week. The birds were found at different, but nearby, locations in the Conon Bridge and Muir of Ord region of Ross-shire. The Police say they do not yet know the cause of death but said it was likely the deaths involved “some form of criminality”. More details here.