National Parks and Wildlife Service appeals to public for information about killing of rare bird of prey
An investigation has been launched after a white-tailed eagle was shot dead in Co Roscommon earlier this week.
A satellite tag previously fitted to the bird indicates that it was shot some time between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. ‘The match was spoiled by drunken posh boys in and out of the bar’: Readers share their views on Six Nations atmosphere at AvivaMatt Williams: Those calling Ireland losers have both life and rugby well out of perspectiveThe eagle was released at Lough Derg by the NPWS in 2022 as part of a reintroduction programme. Since being released, the bird has travelled throughout the west and north of the country.
In a statement, director general of the NPWS Niall Ó Donnchú described the incident at a “wanton act of violence against this beautiful and endangered bird”.
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