Police wildlife crime appeal to public

Police in Badenoch are appealing for any information from members of the public as they investigate the suspected poisoning of birds of prey in the area following the discovery of two dead buzzards at the weekend.

A member of the public, who was shooting at an estate in the Badenoch area, found a dead buzzard and alerted the police. A search of the area resulted in the later discovery of a second dead bird. Tests will be carried out on both birds to establish the exact cause of death and whether or not they were poisoned.

Police are urging anyone who has information about the illegal poisoning of birds to contact their nearest Police station or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.