The new Birdcrime 2016–the sole report summarising offences against birds of prey in the UK–reveals 40 shootings, 22 poisonings, 15 trappings and four other incidents of illegal persecution against raptors. Among the victims were Hen Harriers, Peregrine Falcons, Red Kites and Common Buzzards. The evidence suggests these figures are just the tip of the iceberg, with many illegal killings going undetected or unreported, often seemingly through active concealment.CLICK ON LINK