The famous Speyside ospreys at the Loch Garten sanctuary were last night facing disaster after both adult birds became entangled in discarded fishing tackle. The male bird Odin was yesterday trailing around 40ft of line while its mate EJ had a 6in length lodged in her beak. Options for removing the lines are currently being …
Badger diggers arrested
A BLOOD sport swoop saw three men arrested in Northumberland. The Operation Seal inquiry was set up jointly between Northumbria Police and the RSPCA’s special operations unit. It followed an intelligence-led operation into badger baiting and cock fighting in Northumberland. The operation also investigated the baiting of other protected animals with dogs. Search warrants were …