

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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Controversial Practice and Economic Benefits
01:30 • 9min
Raptor Persecution in Scotland: Challenges and Lack of Convictions
10:19 • 8min
Uncovering the Landowner and Industry Organizations
18:37 • 2min
Tackling raptor persecution within the shooting community
20:23 • 6min
Bird Susie and her Chicks
26:25 • 2min