Investigation Launched After Bird of Prey Shot and Injured in North Yorkshire

Protected bird put down after being shot on North York Moors

A protected bird of prey found seriously injured in North Yorkshire was put down after experts discovered it had been shot.

Bird of prey euthanised after being shot and left to die on North York Moors

Police are appealing for information after a Marsh Harrier was shot and left to die in the Westerdale area of the North York Moors.

Appeal after protected bird of prey found shot in North Yorkshire

Police investigate shooting of protected marsh harrier in North York Moors National Park.

Investigation launched after bird of prey shot and injured in North Yorkshire

An investigation has been launched after a bird of prey needed to be euthanised after being severely injured in North Yorkshire.

Protected bird put down after being shot on North Yorkshire moor

A protected bird of prey found seriously injured on a North Yorkshire moor was put down after experts discovered it had been shot.

Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors National Park – Police appeal for information

Press release from North Yorkshire Police (21 September 2026): Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors On 28 August 2026 a juvenile Marsh Harrier was found in the Westerdale area suffering from injuries that left it unable to fly. Following examination, it was established that the bird had been shot and is believed to … Continue reading "Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors National Park – Police appeal for information"