Eighth red kite bird dies from poisoning in Irish Republic

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The poisoned bird, known as Blue Purple G, was one of the first young kites brought from Wales and released in July 2007.
She had found a mate and was known to have successfully bred and raised three young at Redcross.
Jimmy Deenihan, Minister for arts, heritage and the gaeltacht, said irresponsible and illegal use of poison baits had killed pets as well as the birds of prey.
"Seven Red Kites are known to have been killed in this way in County Wicklow since the project began," he said.   

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