The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been part of a UK initiative to prevent and stop the harassment and maltreatment of a native falcon, the peregrine – and it seems to be working.

Instances of persecution against the large, powerful bird of prey can include theft of eggs and chicks from nests or the killing of adults and chicks through poisoning, shooting or trapping.

As part of the pilot project, the PSNI has been using drones, fitted with specialist cameras, throughout the nesting season to monitor hot-spot areas across Northern Ireland in order to prevent crime against peregrines.

One nest that has been maltreated for the past 30 years was saved as a result of the operation.

Source: The Journal.ie

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