Peregrine nest raided in Upper Derwent Valley, Peak District
A nest with 3 young peregrines in it has been robbed in a remote part of the Peak District National Park on land owned by the Forestry Commission.
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Fundraising appeal has already reached £4000 after decking area at The Avenue destroyed
On the 5th of June over 40m of boardwalk, fishing platforms and fencing were destroyed in an arson attack on The Avenue nature reserve.
Derbyshire gets first ever peregrine protection trainee
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has just announced they have recruited a member of staff dedicated to peregrine protection thanks to funding from the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund.
Vulture Conservation Foundation raises concerns about Derbyshire bird’s safety
Europe’s leading authority on Vulture Conservation has written to Derbyshire Wildlife Trust expressing concerns about the Bearded Vulture which is currently in the region and the risks it faces…
Belper peregrine falcon shot
*Update: We’re sad to report this morning (6th March) that the peregrine falcon has died. This follows surgery to try and remove the second lead pellet from his shoulder.*
Derbyshire sadly…
Hen Harrier Day reaches new heights
A record 1,500 people came from across the UK for the sixth Hen Harrier day at Carsington Water on Sunday 11th August.
It's got to stop
Earlier this week RSPB reported that there had been 68 confirmed instances of bird of prey persecution in 2017 – with only one conviction.