The red kite bird was discovered with a shot injury near Burnhope Burn, in upper Weardale, by a member of the general public who was out walking.
An x-ray validated the bird had actually been shot and had actually suffered a serious break in its wing which was splinted.
The bird is now being taken care of by a good Samaritan at Ryedale Wildlife Rescue in Malton.
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Police wish to speak with anybody who knows connecting to this occurrence, consisting of sightings of anything suspicious in the location at the time.
A representative for Durham Constabulary said: “Police are appealing for info after a secured bird was hurt in the Dales.
“The red kite bird was discovered with a shot injury by a walker near Burnhope Burn.
“An X-ray validated it had actually been shot and suffered a serious break in the wing which was splinted.
“It is now being taken care of by Good Samaritan, Jean Thorpe, at Ryedale Wildlife Rescue, in Malton.
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“An examination has actually been introduced and the cops wants to speak with anybody who might have remained in the location at the time or seen anything suspicious that might help officers with their queries.”
Anyone with any info ought to call Durham Constabulary’s Wildlife Crime Officer, PC Dave Williamson, by emailing [email protected] or calling into Barnard Castle Police Station. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.
