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Rise in discovery of dead raptors in the Highlands Rise in discovery of dead raptors in the Highlands
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Police investigating the deaths of birds and prey in Ross-shire and the Black Isle have said another two dead red kites have been found. Police investigating the deaths of birds of prey in Ross-shire and the Black Isle have said another two dead red kites have been found.
This brings the total of dead raptors discovered since March to 22 - 16 red kites and six buzzards.This brings the total of dead raptors discovered since March to 22 - 16 red kites and six buzzards.
Tests have so far confirmed that 12 of the birds were poisoned.Tests have so far confirmed that 12 of the birds were poisoned.
A reward for information leading to a prosecution has been added to by donations from RSPB Scotland, landowners, farmers and the public.A reward for information leading to a prosecution has been added to by donations from RSPB Scotland, landowners, farmers and the public.