Peregrine falcon shot in Co Wexford

[Donna]

http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0813/636806-peregrine-falcon/

"The falcon had to be euthanised due to the extent of its injuries." 

"An X-ray confirmed that the falcon was shot with shotgun pellets in its wing and leg."

"An identification ring, which had been placed on the bird’s leg in June of this year, showed that it was a young bird on one of its first flights." Even worse!! 

[Kris G.]

 
               

[patsy6]

Poor young thing!  I hope they catch the culprit.   

[Bobbie Ireland]

Saw this but could not bear to post it. Appalling.

[Bobbie Ireland]

From Breaking News/IRL

Game hunters say they are outraged about the shooting of a peregrine falcon in Co Wexford.
The young bird of prey was shot down on one of its first flights at Ballynastraw near Enniscorthy and had to be put down.

The Parks and Wildlife Service is appealing for the public's help as the bird is a protected species, and shooting them is a criminal offence.

Des Crofton, director of the National Association of Regional Game Councils, said: "Who would do something like that? Somebody who has a firearm and who simply shouldn't have one - and somebody who is completely and utterly irresponsible.
"This is the kind of activity, and the kind of person, which gives the vast majority of good law-abiding, sport shooting enthusiasts a bad name."

[PatriciaRose]

So sad 

[MAK]

Like these youngsters don't have enough danger around them already!