Attacks on birds of prey 'up 40%'

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Attacks on birds of prey 'up 40%'

The number of crimes reported against birds of prey rose by 40% last year to a record level, the RSPB has said. The bird welfare charity recorded 262 attacks in 2007, up from 185, including 34 shootings and 49 poisonings. Crimes against all wild birds also hit a record high with 1,208 incidents reported to the RSPB, up from 1,109.
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