14-05-2025
Appeal after buzzard killed in North York Moors National Park
A buzzard has been shot and killed in the North York Moors National is thought the bird of prey was targeted near to Beck Hole Road, Goathland, on 2 May, according to North Yorkshire rural task force appealed for any witnesses or anyone who saw people acting suspiciously in the area at the time to contact and all other birds of prey are legally protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act, meaning to intentionally kill or injure one is a criminal offence.
Anyone convicted of doing so could be at risk of receiving an unlimited fine or up to six months in jail, the force said.
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