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flag A protected golden eagle was shot with shotgun pellets in Scotland in January 2026, sparking an investigation into deliberate raptor persecution.

flag A four-year-old golden eagle named Hamlet, relocated from the Outer Hebrides to the Scottish Borders in 2023, was shot with shotgun pellets in early January 2026 near Stanhope. flag Found injured on January 15 or 20, the bird sustained a wing wound but recovered after veterinary treatment and was released back into the wild. flag Police Scotland, supported by the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit, are investigating the incident using tracking data to pinpoint the location and timing of the shooting between Stanhope and Glenbreck off the A701. flag Authorities believe the act was deliberate and targeted a protected species, urging the public to come forward with information. flag The case is part of broader concerns over raptor persecution in Scotland.

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