The results were consistent with Carbofuran poisoning being the cause of the bird’s death, a pesticide banned for over 20 years. Police Scotland and partner agencies conducted a search of the area but ...

A banned pesticide which can kill pets and humans has been found in a poisoned bird of prey close to a Highland woodland walk ...

A banned pesticide which can kill pets and humans has been found in a poisoned bird of prey close to a Sutherland woodland ...

A protected Red Kite endured an ‘agonising death’ after being killed by a banned pesticide in the Highlands. RSPB Scotland ...

Wildlife investigators said the bird of prey was found dead near a popular woodland walking trail in East Sutherland in April.