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Man against Raptors

   

 

 

Modern man has the ability to impose far-reaching and sometimes irreversible changes on raptors and their habitat. he can change or totally destroy a habitat and even quickly reduce a species to extinction.

More than most other types of birds, raptors have suffered worst from man's persecution. their numbers are now only a fraction of what they were 100 years ago.

There are three main elements which have contributed to the decline of raptors in this country. Follow the links to discover more, but please note that some of the images on these pages may be distressing.

Deliberate Persecution

Habitat Destruction

Poisoning by Pesticides

How you can help sick and injured birds of prey

 

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