Police Investigate Deliberate Targeting of Goshawk Nest in Strathspey Area

Police Scotland is appealing for information following a suspected attempt to harm birds of prey in the Strathspey area. On Saturday, June 8, 2024, officers received a report about an active Goshawk nest discovered under suspicious circumstances within a forest near Loch Gynack.

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Enquiries were conducted at the site in collaboration with RSPB Scotland, revealing that the nest had been deliberately targeted with a shotgun. The nest and damaged branches were subsequently examined using X-rays, with assistance from staff at the Kincraig Highland Wildlife Park.

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