Sparrowhawk caught in illegal trap found in 'unnecessary pain'

Protected bird of prey found in illegal trap triggers police investigation

A police investigation has been launched after a protected bird of prey was found caught in an illegal trap

Sparrowhawk caught in illegal trap found in 'unnecessary pain'

Wildlife officers are appealing for information and investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Appeal after protected bird of prey found in illegal trap near nature reserve

Wildlife officers are appealing for information after a protected bird of prey died when found within a trap close to Fairy Glen Nature Reserve,…

Protected bird of prey dies after being found in illegal trap near Scots reserve

The protected bird of prey suffered a "catastrophic" injury last month and had to be put to sleep.

Sparrowhawk euthanised in Scottish Highlands after illegal trap caused ‘catastrophic’ leg injury

A Sparrowhawk has been euthanised after it was found in an illegally-set trap with a “catastrophic” leg injury. The bird was found with its leg caught in a Fenn trap on Saturday 4 April 2026 near to the Fairy Glen Nature Reserve on the Black Isle in the Scottish Highlands. The Scottish SPCA attended the scene and found the Sparrowhawk with a broken leg and in “extreme and unnecessary pain” and a decision was taken to euthanise to prevent further…

Investigation after bird of prey dies in 'illegal' trap

The sparrowhawk was found last month with a leg caught in the trap but still alive