Park condemns 'senseless and irresponsible' poisoning of golden eagle
The Cairngorms National Park Authority is working with Police Scotland to uncover the facts behind the poisoning of a golden eagle.
A statement was issued yesterday by the board on behalf of convenor Xander McDade and chief executive Grant Moir relating to the discovery of the poisoned bird on Deeside.
The precise location has not be confirmed as yet but the indications are that the bird and a poisoned hare bait were found in the Invercauld Estate area.
“The Cairngorms National Park Authority have been informed by Police Scotland that a golden eagle was found poisoned on Invercauld Estate within the Cairngorms National Park.
"The CNPA condemns this senseless and irresponsible behaviour in the strongest possible terms.
"Raptor persecution has no place in 21st century Scotland and no place in this national park.
"We are working closely with Police Scotland, NatureScot and a range of other partners on an appropriate, co-ordinated response to this incident, and will continue to work in partnership to prevent incidents like this occurring in future.
"We cannot make any further comment on this specific case due to the ongoing police enquiry.”