'Serious shooting incidents' caught near Queen Elizabeth's Sandringham estate
Queen Elizabeth's Sandringham Estate grounds are facing "serious incidents of shooting".
The shootings are being carried out against an endangered species of bird, which faces a fine of £5,000 and a prison sentence of up to six months.
According to the Guardian, the most recent reports of poaching are not isolated.
This happened in 2007, and was caught by a wildlife warden at the time, however, when the authorities were informed, they refused to take action as it contained a written petition asking them to enter the Queen's estate. need to access them.
At the time, the reporter saw the rare birds "quickly folded and disappeared from sight."
As for those, the outlet alleges, "Sandringham has been investigated for wildlife and pesticide offenses against legally protected birds of prey at least six times between 2005 and 2016."