Raptor protection

The CBCG are continuing their efforts to protect breeding raptors in the Calderdale area by undertaking a concerted effort to security mark eggs and DNA fingerprint chicks from threatened pairs. This work would not be possible without the efforts of several people in particular Steve Downing and Tim Walker and also those that helped with fund raising by buying the calendar or supporting Rishworth school's efforts. Thanks are expressed to them all.

The photo shows Steve climbing down to a nest to take DNA samples from chicks.