A rare goshawk has been trapped and killed by a masked man on the Queen's grouse moor in North Yorkshire. It is a clear illustration of how deeply ingrained bird of prey persecution is on grouse moors when not even the Queen's wildlife is safe from criminals destroying it.

How many more birds of prey have to suffer and die before the government introduces regulatory reform of grouse moors to end the wave of wildlife crime? 🦅⚖️ examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-new…

Breaking: three gamekeepers have been suspended following our investigation into bird of prey persecution on the Queen's grouse moor. We've today written to @MichaelGove inviting him to end the shoot lease and establish Goathland Moor as a nature reserve. yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/thr…

Another case of raptor persecution in the country's 'black hole' for birds of prey yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/ano…

We're asking dog owners to be vigilant when walking their pets around Gillamoor, north of Kirkbymoorside, after a sparrowhawk was found showing symptoms that suggest poisoning. ℹ More information: northyorkshire.police.uk/news/police-ur…

It's past time to put an end to the burning of rare peatlands for grouse shooting. 🧯🔥 As burning season opens, we're joining the communities, councils and conservation organisations calling on Defra UK to make good on its promise to implement a ban. yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/politics/…

Grouse moors have begun burning near Egton, in North York Moors NP, this lunchtime despite the UK being in the midst of a public health emergency. 💨 If you spot burning please message North York Moors Moorland Monitors or contact our tip-off line on 07591 380688.

Luke Steele Defra UK Angela Rayner Matthew Pennycook MP Zac Goldsmith Mark Avery George Monbiot Adam Barnett Guy Shrubsole alex thomson The smoke was drifting over a wide area, making it unpleasant to sit outside a cafe on the W edge of the moors- people are noticing

Goathland Moor is to be regenerated for wildlife and habitat conservation by the Duchy of Lancaster.🌿 Preparations are underway to end the grouse shooting lease following the illegal killing of a goshawk. 📺 Watch our exclusive coverage on Channel 4 News channel4.com/news/is-queen-…

Grouse moors continued burning today with several large fires raging on Danby Moor. 🔥 We're calling on @ScarboroCouncil's Leader Steve Siddons to back a ban to help tackle smoke pollution and damage to peatland habitat.

Was driving south of @northyorkmoors today. Could see at least 4 separate burns going on Moorland Monitors North York Moors Moorland Monitors

Heather burning North Yorkshire moors Wednesday first one from above farndale , googled Heather cutting machinery and there is another way 🤔

Pheasant and partridge shoots will be licensed by the Government from 2021 to curtail ecologically-harmful practices. With large numbers of game birds released into the North York Moors NP each year, this is a big step towards protecting the national park. theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/o…

Grouse moors in North York Moors NP are expected to escalate their wave of wildlife crime when the country goes into lockdown on Thursday. We are asking our supporters to be alert and prepared to help protect birds of prey in the national park. independent.co.uk/independentpre…

Hen harriers can be spotted returning to winter roosts at dusk after a day's hunting. Sadly, lockdown is being used as a cover for illegal persecution at harrier roosts on grouse moors in North York Moors NP. If you suspect hen harrier persecution please report it to North York Moors Moorland Monitors.

Hen harrier winter roosts are being illegally targeted by grouse moors in the North York Moors NP during the lockdown. Our monitors are out there, hidden on the heather hills, protecting hen harriers from harm.

Hen harriers have been observed on the moors around Glaisdale, Goathland, Rosedale and Fylingdales over recent days. We're asking members of the public to be on alert and report any sightings of the hen harriers or suspicious activity which may be linked to illegal persecution.

Environment Minister Zac Goldsmith has told Sky News that he agrees that it's time to ban the burning of peat moors for grouse shooting. Legislation is now needed to turn these words into action. news.sky.com/story/climate-…

Tally no! Forestry England has suspended permits allowing several fox hunts to use public forests in the North York Moors. 🦊🌲 It follows a police investigation being launched into hunting's governing bodies. Read more: bit.ly/377WZ9w

Grouse moors in North York Moors NP have continued burning on fragile peatlands today, despite the practice causing considerable harm to the environment. 🔥 ✏️ If you spot burning in the national park, please note down the location and report it to North York Moors Moorland Monitors.