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RAPTOR RESCUE
Raptor Rescue (a registered charity) is an
organisation which has, since its inauguration
in 1978, assisted sick and injured birds of
prey, and when fully recuperated, correctly
returned them to the wild. The members of
Raptor Rescue work alongside the RSPCA and the
Police in many parts of the country. Despite
their success to date, they can handle only a
small percentage of the vast number of birds
requiring assistance. Conservation of our
wild raptor population is vital. With an
estimated 60—80% mortality rate within their
first year, combined with a declining habitat,
the use of various lethal chemicals and
persecution from a variety of sources, their
concern does not seem misplaced.
On Saturday, 4th March at 2.30 p.m. Mr. Abbey,
Chairman of Raptor Rescue, will talk about the
organisation's work, and, if possible, will
bring suitable live animals with him.
If The Essex Field Club is really concerned in
the conservation of our native fauna, this talk
must be of special interest.
FIONA HUGHES