A Eurasian Goshawk has been shot lifeless within the Forest of Dean – a widely known nationwide hot-spot for the species – with police interesting for data.
The grownup fowl was discovered close to Kempley on 27 February, in accordance with Gloucestershire Police. An x-ray was taken of the goshawk, which was ringed, and confirmed an air rifle pellet has damaged its hip.
The Eurasian Goshawk that was discovered lifeless within the Forest of Dean (Gloucestershire Police).
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Gloucestershire Police’s rural crime workforce mentioned: “Goshawks are protected below the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 which implies it’s an offence to deliberately kill, injure or take any wild fowl.
“This type of offence is taken severely and if anybody has any data we’d be eager to listen to from them. If you have got any data please Contact Gloucestershire Police Rural Crime Team on 101.”
Gloucestershire Police is now interesting for data linked to the fowl’s loss of life. Information could be submitted by finishing the next kind on-line. Alternatively, you may name 101 and quote the identical incident quantity or converse to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.