βIβve known some of these peregrines for 15 yearsβ: protecting Scotlandβs raptors β in pictures
4 July 2024 at 06:00
The fastest birds in the world, peregrine falcons are sought after for racing and can sell for up to Β£250,000 in the Middle East. Poaching is a constant threat, with eggs and chicks stolen to supply the hidden market. Now, there are nationwide efforts under way to ring and take DNA from wild chicks β but just reaching their nests can be perilous
- Words and photographs by Murdo MacLeod
Β© Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian
Β© Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian