2008-05-08, The Press and Journal Governments snare decision branded a mockery of democracy

Published: Scottish ministers were last night accused of making a mockery of democracy by refusing to listen to public opinion and ban the use of snares Animal rights activists are furious that they are refusing to change the law despite the fact that 7,182 out of 7,192 people who have lobbied the...

2008-05-08, Press and Journal Crackdown on bird of prey killers

Coalition of conservation groups call on government to do more to protect 15 species Published: Increased efforts must be made to tackle the illegal killing of UK birds of prey, according to a coalition of conservation, countryside and welfare...

2008-05-07, Feeds 4 All Ravens Killing Lambs and Calves

Thanks to Zooillogix for the heads up (and the humor). This is curious (and the article badly written), but it would seem to be proof that when intelligent species are forces to adapt to environmental conditions, they will do whatever it takes -- even...

2008-05-06, Daily Mail Flocks of ravens have suddenly started slaughtering lambs, sheep and calves across Britain

High in the darkening sky, a flock of enormous ravens swoop and swirl - narrow black wings stretched wide, heads protruding forward and huge hairy beaks scything through the...

2008-05-04, Daily Mail Attack of the killer ravens: Flocks are suddenly slaughtering lambs - what is going on?

Comments High in the darkening sky, a flock of enormous ravens swoop and swirl - narrow black wings stretched wide, heads protruding forward and huge hairy beaks scything through the...

2008-05-03, Yorkshire Post Gamekeepers are not the enemy

It's time to stop harrying gamekeepers so that everyone can work together for a common aim, says Alasdair Mitchell. Gamekeepers are easy prey. Just look at the way the RSPB launched its recent fund-raising...

2008-05-02, IC Stirlingshire Deer warning for drivers

DRIVERS are being urged to take extra care while driving as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of wild deer on roads. Research funded by the Deer Commission for Scotland (DCS) has highlighted the increased risk of deer-vehicle collisions depending on geographical location, time of day,...

2008-05-02, IC Stirlingshire deer warning

DRIVERS are being urged to take extra care while driving as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of wild deer on roads. Research funded by the Deer Commission for Scotland (DCS) has highlighted the increased risk of deer-vehicle collisions depending on geographical location, time of day,...

2008-05-02, SourceUK.net Rescue Plan for Rare Black Grouse

The launch of a new rescue plan by the , in the Yorkshire Dales should help to secure the future of one of our most spectacular but endangered birds. This ground-breaking new initiative, which aims to expand the range of the rare black grouse has been made possible by a new injection of cash from Natural...

2008-05-02, The Scotsman Gamekeeping

I note with interest Logan Steele (Letters, 30 April) taking another of his regular pot shots at the shooting and gamekeeping world from the comfort of his...

2008-05-02, The Scotsman Gamekeeping

I note with interest Logan Steele (Letters, 30 April) taking another of his regular pot shots at the shooting and gamekeeping world from the comfort of his...

2008-05-01, The Scotsman Bold statements

Geva Blackett's claim (Letters, 30 April) that shooting estates undertake good conservation work is a bold statement two days after a Scottish Agricultural Science Agency report stating that poisoning of birds of prey and animals is at a ten-year...