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Ruth Tingay @ruthtingay.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

With colleagues at PAW wildlife crime conference at Kew this week. Amusing talk from BASC, desperately trying to distance itself from raptor persecution crimes on gamebird shoots & yet still in absolute denial, contesting the evidence. Oh, and we're to stop calling the criminals 'criminals'.

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Ruth Tingay @ruthtingay.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

One of my satellite-tagged eagles, making one of the best decisions of its life....leaving the Angus Glens on the eve of the #Inglorious12th and heading west as fast as it can. Smart eagle.

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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

📣 The first screening of the People's Emergency Briefing in a national parliament! The film was shown at Holyrood last night. Grateful to First Minister John Swinney for committing to helping ensure it is “shared and understood very widely within Scotland”. #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing

The First Minister John Swinney with Gillian Martin msp cabinet secretary for climate and rural affairs, and Prof Mike Berners-Lee

The First Minister giving an address next to a large screen about to show the Peoples Emergency Briefing

A packed room of MSPs and staff watching the film

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Whilst the shooters are out casually and mindlessly killing and wounding thousands of sentient birds for no reason other than their own entertainment this w/e, it’d be great if you could do this! raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/10/02/d...

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Defra’s Call for Evidence on gamebirds: what exactly is it asking for, and how can you help?

I hope by now that blog readers are aware of Defra’s Call for Evidence on gamebird rearing, releasing and shooting. The Call for Evidence was launched in September 2026, and closes on 1st Nov…

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Prof Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

23,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 joules. That’s the amount of heat the oceans absorbed in 2025. A number so huge it’s almost meaningless…until you realise it’s roughly 40× humanity’s annual energy use. The ocean is buying us time. We’re running out of it. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use

The injection of thermal energy comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidification

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Defra is gathering evidence that could shape the future policy on gamebird shooting. Have your say! Have you experienced issues such as gamebird collisions, dumped dead birds, illegal traps, suspicious raptor deaths, disturbance, damage or loss of access to land? For info, visit buff.ly/TGjrkrK

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today, 1st October, is the start of the pheasant shooting season. Some 50 million pheasants are released into the British countryside for this sport annually. If you have concerns about the impacts of this out-of-control industry, tell the government - handy guide below: bsky.app/profile/guys...

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Alick Simmons @parliamentarygoose.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A side effect of restrictions imposed on miscreant landowners is the reporting of numbers killed under an individual licence. On one estate over 1000 birds! OUR native birds killed on an industrial scale to serve the narrow interests of a tiny minority. And do we get a say? Do we f***

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Alick Simmons @parliamentarygoose.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If these incidents were taken seriously one would expect the time between the incident and the request for information to be substantially less than two months. And if these places were properly regulated and they were charged for the privilege, then an effective enforcement body could be funded.

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Excellent use of FoI by @guyshrubsole.bsky.social reveals some large discrepancies in the so-called 'official' statistics on Pheasant rear & release in England. What? The UK gamebird shooting industry not complying with the law? Shurely shome mishtake. raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/21/r...

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Reported Pheasant numbers in England don’t add up

Earlier this month, researcher, writer and campaigner Guy Shrubsole blogged about his latest examination of reported Pheasants numbers in England. Pheasant (photo by Ronnie Gilbert) As he’s d…

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Me for The European: why I’m calling for fast-growing ‘frankenchickens’ to be removed from public procurement , and why 80,000 of us have pledged to boycott Pret until it delivers on its chicken welfare commitment . the-european.eu/story-66273/...

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Chris Packham Launches Campaign to Rid Britain of ‘Frankenchicken’

Chris Packham calls for Britain to end fast-growing chicken breeds in public procurement, citing animal welfare concerns and government action.

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Animal Rising @animalrising.org · 18/09/2026

As a country of animal lovers, we are so much better than this. Now is the time to be part of the change. 🐷 Sign the petition calling on Red Court Farm to release Luna to a sanctuary: act.animalrising.org/free_luna_pet #FreeLuna #EndFactoryFarming

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Free Luna

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Animal Rising @animalrising.org · 18/09/2026

❗️Chris Packham came to the crate to support Michelle and call for Luna to be freed! Luna’s Story exposes the reality of life inside a factory farm. Bright lights, plastic floors, unable to turn around, repeatedly being impregnated, and having your children torn away: every parent’s worst nightmare.

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JanetHoptroff @janethoptroff.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

@chrisgpackham.bsky.social is hope! I so admire his courage always daring to shout truth above their noise. Those who hit out at him clearly fear integrity & the incredible support he has from many of us. They have their own agendas, don’t care who or what they hurt in the process. Thank you Chris x

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Record year for Hen Harriers at RSPB's Geltsdale Reserve in Cumbria. More evidence that Hen Harriers do really well on moorland managed by RSPB, whereas on privately-owned grouse moors... RSPB press release & commentary from me ⬇️ #RaptorResearch raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/18/r...

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Record year for hen Harriers at RSPB’s Geltsdale Reserve in Cumbria

Press release from RSPB, 18 September 2026: CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM AS RECORD YEAR FOR HEN HARRIER CHICKS AT RSPB GELTSDALE Thirteen Hen Harrier chicks have successfully fledged at RSPB Geltsdale in Cumb…

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Weston Big Wood is irreplaceable ancient woodland & a protected SSSI . Yet plans could see around 500 homes built on Tower Farm and Black Rock , enclosing it on both sides . We should be protecting places like this , not building right up to their edges . c.org/8bV8Vy5Gm6

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Francis Morgan @franchrismorg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Absurd that the regulations on the use of these poisons have been relaxed in recent years and with predictable results - but an opportunity for the nationalists in Wales to do the right thing. @plaidcymru.bsky.social

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Police Scotland appeals for information after Red Kite caught in illegal trap in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. This gamebird-shooting area is a well-known hotspot for crimes against birds of prey, demonstrating that grouse shoot licensing is no deterrent. raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/16/p...

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Police Scotland appeals for information after Red Kite caught in illegal trap in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire

Appeal for information issued by Police Scotland, 15 September 2026: APPEAL AFTER RED KITE CAUGHT IN ILLEGAL TRAP – STRATHDON, ABERDEENSHIRE Officers are appealing for information after a bir…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

BOOK LAUNCH: Prelude to Murder - Revenge Killing on a Highland Estate. A fascinating insight of the trial & conviction for murder of Scottish gamekeeper David Campbell & a long history of raptor persecution crimes at Edradynate Estate where he'd worked. raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/06/b...

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Book launch: Prelude to Murder – Revenge Killing on a Highland Estate

Former Tayside Police Wildlife Crime Officer Alan Stewart’s book, co-authored by Lindsey Hamilton, has now been published. Prelude to Murder: Revenge Killing on a Highland Estate focuses on t…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

An untimely end for one of this year's six fledglings from 2 nests in England. Fortunately the other tagged fledgling has started her migration and is already revealing some surprises! raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/07/s...

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Satellite-tagged Montagu’s Harrier killed in train collision

Last month the RSPB announced the successful fledging of six red-listed Montagu’s Harrier chicks from two nests at a secret location in England (see here). The UK’s rarest breeding bird…

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This is the EndGame. For too long, gamebird shooting has been treated as business as usual. We're building towards a moment that could change what happens next. Want to know more? Sign up to our newsletter and be among the first to find out what's coming. Visit www.endgamecampaign.co.uk

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Lee Harker is running an incredible 4,500km across SIX countries to raise €150,000 for Paws4ever – a new home where elderly dogs can spend their final years safe , comfortable and loved . Do donate if you can . . . gofund.me/7db51b68e

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Donate to Running for Paws: 6 countries, 1 mission , organized by Lee Harker

Hi, my name is Lee Harker, and if there’s one thing you should know about me, it… Lee Harker needs your support for Running for Paws: 6 countries, 1 mission

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Just 408 landowners now own half of Scotland’s private land — while our wildlife continues to be killed for ‘sport’. Scotland's land has unlocked potential to deliver a better future for it's people, wildlife and environment. Help us unlock it ➡️https://secure.onekind.org/page/33064/petition/1?

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JanetHoptroff @janethoptroff.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🚨 An undercover investigation shown on Channel 4 exposed Reform figures allegedly breaking the law over foreign funding. Now demand a full criminal investigation. Sign the petition. 🔥 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/in...

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Sign the petition to hold politicians to account

Together, we can make sure no one - however rich or powerful they may be - is allowed to take us or our democracy for a ride.

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Game dealers say more Red-legged Partridges have been released this year than they can cope with. Standby for sacks full of shot and rotten RLPs dumped & fly-tipped across the countryside. New blog ⬇️ raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/01/g...

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Game dealers say more Red-legged Partridges have been released this year than they can cope with

Today is the official opening day of the Red-legged Partridge (RLP) shooting season in England, Scotland and Wales. An estimated 10 million RLPs are released into the countryside every year, for sh…

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Tea Junkie @teajunkie.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Some 10 million red-legged partridges are released into the countryside every year. They join an estimated 50 million released pheasants. All so that a few rich people can entertain themselves by blasting almost-flightless birds out of the sky.

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Richard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

And get ready for bewildered birds, weighing at least half a kilogram each, running and flying across busy A-roads and motorways, panicking drivers who try to miss them, and smacking into the windscreens of those that can't. Just another cost the public pays for the private pleasure of the industry.

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We’re off to Wild Summit! Come along and meet the Wild Justice team at Bristol Beacon on 9 September. Listen to our CEO Bob Elliot talking about England’s landscapes, discover what we’re up to and get involved. To get your ticket, follow this link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wild-s...

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ENDS Report @endsreport.com · 13/08/2026

This week’s ECO Chamber podcast is live ⚡ With special guest Bob Elliot of @wildjustice.bsky.social, the team gets to grips with the state of raptor persecution in England and the successful reintroduction of the 🦅 sea eagle. Link to the full episode in the comment section below ⬇️

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Hunt Saboteurs Association @huntsabs.org.uk · 25/08/2026

‼️ 𝑻𝑨𝑲𝑬 𝑨𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑻𝑼𝑬𝑺𝑫𝑨𝒀 ‼️ Did you know roughly 10,000,000 birds reared for shooting arrive in the UK every year via “Le Shuttle”! We are launching our campaign to end the import of these birds, but we need YOU 🫵🏻 to take action here 👉🏻 www.huntsabs.org.uk/campaigns/tr...

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Huge swathes of Scotland’s land are used for grouse shooting — a ‘sport’ that relies on the killing of hundreds of thousands of animals and the burning of our land Imagine a future where nature is given space to return Help us unlock our land's potential > secure.onekind.org/page/33064/p...?

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REVIVE @revivecoalition.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Hundreds of thousands animals die, the land is burnt and huge swathes of Scotland are wasted - so more grouse can be shot by a few people for their amusement. Some enjoy harming animals for fun. Most of us want Scotland to REVIVE. SIGN the REVIVE pledge: secure.onekind.org/page/33064/p...

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I was sent this fundraiser and wanted to give it a share . Sharon was diagnosed with motor neurone disease late last year , and her friends are raising money for @mndassoc.bsky.social in her name . . . if you can donate or help spread the word , please do . www.justgiving.com/page/sharons...

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Sharon’s MND Charity Showcase – Fighting MND Together

Help Jason james raise money to support Motor Neurone Disease Association

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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

You may have seen summer warnings to wear shoes in shallow seawater due to the presence of Weever Fish. They can be quite hard to spot because they bury themselves in sand, awaiting a passing snack, but very painful if you tread on one cos of their venomous defensive spines 📸 Paul Parsons

Translucent weever fish partially buried in sand with iridescent scales and a bright blue-green eye.

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JanetHoptroff @janethoptroff.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Data centres are springing up everywhere, using massive amounts of energy and water. I’ve signed @friends-earth.bsky.social’s petition calling for a pause on new data centres until the government gets a grip on the situation. Will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/put...

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Stop data centres draining our precious resources

Add my name Data centres are springing up all over the UK – using massive amounts of electricity and, in many cases, huge amounts of water. The UK is already facing water shortages, high energy demand...

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