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Buzzard found shot dead in Bransdale in North York Moors
The buzzard was found with shotgun pellets in its wing in the Bransdale area on May 4.
The bird was also found to have a broken leg, and was taken to a vet, were sadly, it had to be euthanised due to its injuries.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “The bird was x-rayed, and pellets from a shotgun were found in its wing.
“It is believed the broken leg occurred up to 48 hours before it was found, and may have been caused by a hard landing – so the buzzard could have been shot within that same 48-hour period.
“Buzzards and other birds of prey are legally protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. To intentionally kill or injure one is a criminal offence.
“Anyone with any information about how the bird came to be injured is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12260080894.”
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