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Best of 2023, Killing the Skydancer: episode three, An Open Secret
Dec 28, 2023
In this final episode, the podcast explores the cultural and economic factors behind bird of prey killings, including an interview with a local resident. They discuss the controversial shooting practice and the economic benefits it brings. The podcast also examines the challenges and lack of convictions in Scotland regarding raptor persecution. The episode investigates the landowner and industry organizations' responses to the incident and discusses tackling raptor persecution within the shooting community. Lastly, they introduce Susie, a bird, and her chicks.
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- The illegal killings of birds of prey on grouse moors in the UK are driven by a combination of culture, economics, and traditions, with economic interests often outweighing protection efforts.
- Grouse shooting in the north of England has significant economic benefits, generating millions of pounds annually and supporting numerous jobs, leading to the acceptance and support for the illegal killing of birds of prey as a necessary trade-off for economic gain.
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Culture and Economics Influence Bird of Prey Killings
The podcast episode delves into the reasons behind the illegal killings of birds of prey in the UK, highlighting the role of culture and economics in perpetuating these crimes. The host and biodiversity reporter explore a small market town in North Yorkshire, where locals are aware of the illegal killings but often tolerate and support them due to the economic benefits brought by grouse shooting. The episode sheds light on the complexities of the issue, revealing how livelihoods, traditions, and economic interests can intertwine with the illegal killing of birds of prey.
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