Red kites and buzzards are being killed by misuse of rat poison

Birds of prey are being killed across the UK by widespread misuse of rodenticides, and the problem is worsening despite the UK government’s prevention plans, according to a report by Wild Justice, a non-profit environmental group.

“The extent of the damage that the misuse of rat poison is causing to our wildlife is deeply worrying,” says broadcaster Chris Packham, co-director of Wild Justice. “Voluntary codes of conduct are completely useless. They just don’t work.”