“The number of birds of prey found dead within a two-mile area has now risen to 16.
Four buzzards and 12 red kites have been found in the last two weeks near Conon Bridge in the Highlands.
The RSPB described the number as “shocking” and has now put up a £5,000 reward for information relating to the deaths.
Post-mortem examinations on the birds are ongoing but poison has been detected in “several of the birds”.
All of the dead birds have been discovered in a two square mile area to the south east of Conon Bridge around Conon Brae, Balvail, Leanaig and Alcaig.
Police are working with the RSPB, the Scottish SPCA and experts from the Scotland’s Rural College on the investigation.
Officers are advising anyone who finds any further dead bird of prey to note its location and inform them, without attempting to recover it.”
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SOURCE: BBC news
