‘I’ve known some of these peregrines for 15 years’: protecting Scotland’s raptors – in pictures ( www.theguardian.com )
The fastest birds in the world, peregrine falcons are sought after for racing and can sell for up to £250,000 in the Middle East. Poaching is a constant threat, with eggs and chicks stolen to supply the hidden market. Now, there are nationwide efforts under way to ring and take DNA from wild chicks – but just reaching their nests can be perilous
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