Aberdeenshire is the UK’s 2nd worst area for reported raptor crime in 2012

The RSPB has published its annual report on bird crime in the UK for 2012. The country’s worst area for crimes against birds of prey is North Yorkshire where 34 incidents were reported. Aberdeenshire is the second worst area with 31 reported raptor crimes. The RSPB’s press release can be read here and the report can be downloaded here.