Stop the persecution of raptors in Lower Austria!
Buzzards and Goshawks are open to persecution in Lower Austria! The provincial government of Lower Austria has recently issued a decree allowing hunters to shoot 200 Common Buzzards and 50 Goshawks until January 31st. Since there is no adequate control, this is likely to result in the mistaken shooting of endangered raptors like Saker Falcon, Peregrine Falcon, Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Sparrowhawk, Rough-legged Buzzard and Red Kite, all of which occur in substantial numbers in Lower Austria. There may be even casualties among White-tailed and Eastern Imperial Eagles.
Take action against this unprecedented onslaught on raptors! Buzzards and Goshawks must not fall prey to hunters interests - Sign a petition to the provincial government of Lower Austria for the immediate withdrawal of the scandalous decree. Help to ensure that EU-law protecting raptors is properly enforced in Austria and go to http://www.birdlife.at/aktuelles.htm#pressemeldungen to sign the petition!
Thank you for your support!