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    Post RSPB 'stunned' by Defra plan to 'imprison' wild buzzards to favour captive-reared pheasants

    The RSPB in Northern England is stunned by Defra's plan to allow the destruction of buzzard nests and to permit buzzards to be taken into captivity to remove them from shooting estates.

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    Stunned also.
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    There is now an e-petition regarding this, please follow the link and sign if you believe this is wrong.

    Protection of buzzards - e-petitions
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    Post The public steps up for buzzards

    RSPB pleased Wildlife Minister has listened to people's concerns and acted in the public interest by cancelling buzzard nest destruction plan

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    One down, one to go.
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    It has been ill-thought-out and badly handled.

    Was no-one at the top aware of what had been suggested?

    Doesn't look good.

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