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| The stricken peregrine - it is now back in the wild |
BETTER late than never! Some six weeks after a juvenile peregrine falcon was found shot on a school playing field, police have today appealed for information.
The stricken bird, which had been struck by at least two shotgun pellets and was unable to fly, was picked up outside Littlemoor Infant Academy in Askern, near Doncaster.
Under the care of Ryedale Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, it has made an impressive recovery such that it could released back into the wild on January 13.
In its appeal, South Yorkshire police say: "That a protected peregrine has been intentionally shot is extremely concerning, but unfortunately not unique.
"Sadly, falcons are still being shot, trapped and poisoned in northern England.
"We will thoroughly investigate this crime and would urge anyone who can assist us with our investigation to come forward."
"Anyone with information should contact us online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 576 of 13 December 2023.
Alternatively, they can call the RSPB’s dedicated Raptor Crime Hotline on 0300 999 0101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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| The injured falcon was picked up on this school's playing field |
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