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RORY PARKER SHOT AND KILLED PROTECTED BIRD OF PREY ON MOY ESTATE NEAR TOMATIN

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Rory Parker, a gamekeeper from Moy, near Tomatin, was found guilty in 2023 of deliberately shooting and killing a protected bird of prey on the Moy Estate, which is situated in the Inverness area. Bor.... Scroll down for more information.


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    RORY PARKER SHOT AND KILLED PROTECTED BIRD OF PREY ON MOY ESTATE NEAR TOMATIN

    Rory Parker, a gamekeeper from Moy, near Tomatin, was found guilty in 2023 of deliberately shooting and killing a protected bird of prey on the Moy Estate, which is situated in the Inverness area. Born around 1998 and residing at Drumbain Cottage in Moy, Parker’s actions have drawn significant attention from wildlife conservation authorities and the public alike.

    On September 16, 2021, Parker was caught on camera firing two shots into the air at a bird of prey, specifically a sparrowhawk, as it flew overhead at Tom Na Slaite, Ruthven. The footage was captured by an investigative team from RSPB Scotland, an organization dedicated to the protection of birds and their habitats. The video clearly shows a plastic decoy owl mounted on a fence post, which the RSPB indicated was likely used to lure birds of prey into the area.

    In the footage, Parker is seen standing near the decoy, raising his firearm, and firing two shots into the sky. Following this, he is observed scrambling across the moorland to retrieve a bird that was still alive but visibly injured, unable to escape. Wildlife protection groups, including Raptor Persecution, described his subsequent actions as disturbingly routine, noting that Parker appeared calm and proficient as he stomped on the injured bird to crush it before casually collecting it and returning to his hiding spot in the bushes. This behavior was characterized as indicative of a lack of remorse and a routine approach to wildlife crime.

    The land where the sparrowhawk was shot is used for pheasant and partridge shooting, managed by a tenant of the Moy Estate. During the investigation, police recovered two shotgun cartridges and feathers from the scene, providing tangible evidence linking Parker to the crime.

    At the court hearing, Parker admitted to violating the Wildlife and Countryside Act by shooting the protected bird. His defense lawyer, Mark Moir KC, told Sheriff Sara Matheson that Parker had been employed as a gamekeeper since leaving school and expressed remorse for his actions. Moir stated that Parker was deeply ashamed, had resigned from his position, and that his firearms certificate was likely to be revoked as a consequence of the conviction. The lawyer also mentioned that Parker’s original intent was to shoot pigeons and crows, which are considered pests on the estate, but the sight of the flying sparrowhawk led to a reckless decision driven by a momentary lapse.

    Sheriff Matheson emphasized the importance of protecting Scotland’s birds of prey, describing them as precious and deserving of safeguarding. Following the sentencing, RSPB Scotland highlighted that Parker’s conviction marked the 56th instance of a gamekeeper being convicted of raptor persecution offences in Scotland since 1990. Ian Thomson, head of investigations at RSPB Scotland, praised the collaborative efforts of Police Scotland, the Wildlife DNA Forensics team, and other agencies involved in securing the conviction. He also expressed concern that the illegal persecution of birds of prey continues unabated across Scotland.

    The Moy Estate issued a statement suspending Parker from his duties after the incident came to light. The estate’s spokesperson reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining high standards of game management. However, the estate remains under license restrictions imposed by NatureScot in June 2022, following evidence of illegal bird killings or removals on the land. It is important to note that all birds of prey are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and killing them is a serious offence punishable by unlimited fines and imprisonment.

    Despite the estate’s claims of high standards, the practice of targeting birds of prey on shooting estates like Moy is often driven by the desire to prevent predation on young grouse or eggs, which can reduce the profitability of shooting activities. Such illegal activities continue to threaten Scotland’s raptor populations, despite ongoing legal protections and enforcement efforts.

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