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Reward to find shooter of protected Peregrine Falcon: Lancashire
(BB7 - Friday, 17 October, 2008)

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Reward for shooter of Protected Peregrine Falcon: Bowland, Lancashire Reward for shooter of Protected Peregrine Falcon: Bowland, Lancashire Reward for shooter of Protected Peregrine Falcon: Bowland, Lancashire

Lancashire Police Wildlife Officers are currently investigating an incident in Bowland, Lancashire.

Recently a juvenile, fledged Peregrine Falcon, a breed of bird that carries the highest level of UK protection, was found injured by a member of the Public in Grindleton Quarry, Pinewoods nr Waddington, Clitheroe.

The bird was unable to fly and taken to a vet. It was later x-rayed and found to be suffering from injuries consistent with being shot with a shot gun.

The bird although relatively fit and well is being cared for at an undisclosed location.

The landowner for Grindleton Quarry has offered a substantial reward for information leading to the conviction of any person connected with this incident.

Any person with any information should contact Lancashire Police on 08451 253545 or Crimestopper's anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: Lancashire

Address:
Grindleton Quarry
Pinewoods nr Waddington
Clitheroe
LANCASHIRE
BB7

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