Calls For Investigation Into Suspicious Death Of Rare Bird In Westmeath

The rare creature was found dead in a housing estate in Athlone.

A Westmeath wildlife rehab volunteer is calling on the National Parks and Wildlife Service to carry out a proper investigation into the suspicious death of a peregrine falcon.

Ruairi O Leocháin says the bird - the fastest creature on earth - was found dead by a resident in a housing estate in Athlone in mid-April.

He was unable to get specifics about how it died as it was only tested for Avian Flu.

He believes it should have received a full post-mortem, including toxicology testing:

Peregrine Falcon - fastest creature on earth This Peregrine was struggling on a roof in the new estate across from B&Q....

Posted by Athlone’s Wildlife Apiaries on Tuesday, June 8, 2021

 

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