Police: Red kite found found dead in Highlands poisoned with banned substance
Red kites can be found across the UK A RED kite which was found dead in the Highlands was poisoned with a banned substance, police have said. The bird was discovered in the Ruthven area in October and it has now been confirmed that traces of a prohibited pesticide were found in it. Members of the public and dog walkers have been urged to be cautious when in the area. Wildlife crime Pc Daniel Sutherland said: “Traces of a banned pesticide have been detected in a red kite found in the area. “This incident is sadly another example of where a bird of prey has been killed through ing...
Source: thenational.scot