Alan Stewart
@wildlifeblog.bsky.social
Retired Tayside Police and National Wildlife Crime Unit officer. Author of 10 books on wildlife, wildlife crime and of http://wildlifedetective.wordpress.com
I like the use of criminal behaviour orders with restrictive conditions. These hare coursers will never stop so are more likely to be jailed for breaching a CBO. news.lancashire.police.uk/news/2026/oc...
Lancashire Police News Homepage
news.lancashire.police.uk
October 8, 2026 at 4:22 AM
I like the use of criminal behaviour orders with restrictive conditions. These hare coursers will never stop so are more likely to be jailed for breaching a CBO. news.lancashire.police.uk/news/2026/oc...
The penalty for this conviction will be interesting. Sheriff clearly disturbed by the video evidence. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
Woman caught on illegal fox hunt after sickening scenes in Scottish woodland
Claire Bellamy was found guilty of deliberately hunting the wild animal using a pack of dogs.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
October 7, 2026 at 4:32 AM
The penalty for this conviction will be interesting. Sheriff clearly disturbed by the video evidence. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/09/27/m... This will be an interesting case to follow. Always difficult to prove dolphin disturbance. (Aren't most wildlife crimes difficult to prove of course)
Man charged in connection with incident involving dolphins at Portknockie - Deadline News
A MAN has been charged in connection with disturbing a pod of dolphins off the coast of Portknockie. The incident happened on Saturday, 27 June, 2026. Police received a report of a boat disturbing dol...
www.deadlinenews.co.uk
September 29, 2026 at 3:29 AM
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/09/27/m... This will be an interesting case to follow. Always difficult to prove dolphin disturbance. (Aren't most wildlife crimes difficult to prove of course)
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Guest blog by Paul Bateman - Wildlife Crime and the First Few Minutes markavery.info/2026/09/28/g...
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September 28, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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New post on my blog at wildlifedetective.wordpress.com An Uplifting Walk
September 28, 2026 at 11:51 AM
New post on my blog at wildlifedetective.wordpress.com An Uplifting Walk
A good stop by police in Gloucestershire. www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
Poaching gear seized after 'suspicious' car stopped in Cotswolds
Three men were arrested
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk
September 26, 2026 at 4:06 AM
A good stop by police in Gloucestershire. www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...
New post on wildlifedetective.wordpress.com In praise of new publication Prelude to Murder
September 23, 2026 at 11:09 AM
New post on wildlifedetective.wordpress.com In praise of new publication Prelude to Murder
Police appeal for information after rare marsh harrier found injured after having been shot. www.northyorkshire.police.uk/news/north-y...
Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors
On 28 August 2026 a juvenile Marsh Harrier was found in the Westerdale area suffering from injuries that left it unable to fly.
www.northyorkshire.police.uk
September 22, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Police appeal for information after rare marsh harrier found injured after having been shot. www.northyorkshire.police.uk/news/north-y...
After police investigation, jail and 15 year ban on keeping dogs for man involved in animal cruelty. uk.news.yahoo.com/sick-man-use...
Sick man used dogs to 'play tug of war' with animals causing 'unfathomable' suffering
Connor Bradshaw - who used his dogs to hunt and injure deer and hares - has been jailed and banned from keeping dogs for 15 years.
uk.news.yahoo.com
September 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM
After police investigation, jail and 15 year ban on keeping dogs for man involved in animal cruelty. uk.news.yahoo.com/sick-man-use...
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Police Scotland appeals for information after Red Kite caught in illegal trap in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire.
This gamebird-shooting area is a well-known hotspot for crimes against birds of prey, demonstrating that grouse shoot licensing is no deterrent.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/16/p...
This gamebird-shooting area is a well-known hotspot for crimes against birds of prey, demonstrating that grouse shoot licensing is no deterrent.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/16/p...
Police Scotland appeals for information after Red Kite caught in illegal trap in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire
Appeal for information issued by Police Scotland, 15 September 2026: APPEAL AFTER RED KITE CAUGHT IN ILLEGAL TRAP – STRATHDON, ABERDEENSHIRE Officers are appealing for information after a bir…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
September 16, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Police Scotland appeals for information after Red Kite caught in illegal trap in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire.
This gamebird-shooting area is a well-known hotspot for crimes against birds of prey, demonstrating that grouse shoot licensing is no deterrent.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/16/p...
This gamebird-shooting area is a well-known hotspot for crimes against birds of prey, demonstrating that grouse shoot licensing is no deterrent.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/16/p...
Hare coursers are the scourge of the countryside and are very often involved in other serious and violent crime. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cruel hare coursers leave 22 dead animals at Kent farm
Farmers say more action and harsher punishments are needed to tackle the illegal sport.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Hare coursers are the scourge of the countryside and are very often involved in other serious and violent crime. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What I thought was an unusual scene in the garden yesterday - three young woodpigeons feeding together. I initially thought it was two along with a parent.
September 15, 2026 at 5:40 AM
What I thought was an unusual scene in the garden yesterday - three young woodpigeons feeding together. I initially thought it was two along with a parent.
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BOOK LAUNCH: Prelude to Murder - Revenge Killing on a Highland Estate.
A fascinating insight of the trial & conviction for murder of Scottish gamekeeper David Campbell & a long history of raptor persecution crimes at Edradynate Estate where he'd worked.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/06/b...
A fascinating insight of the trial & conviction for murder of Scottish gamekeeper David Campbell & a long history of raptor persecution crimes at Edradynate Estate where he'd worked.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/06/b...
Book launch: Prelude to Murder – Revenge Killing on a Highland Estate
Former Tayside Police Wildlife Crime Officer Alan Stewart’s book, co-authored by Lindsey Hamilton, has now been published. Prelude to Murder: Revenge Killing on a Highland Estate focuses on t…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
September 6, 2026 at 12:43 PM
BOOK LAUNCH: Prelude to Murder - Revenge Killing on a Highland Estate.
A fascinating insight of the trial & conviction for murder of Scottish gamekeeper David Campbell & a long history of raptor persecution crimes at Edradynate Estate where he'd worked.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/06/b...
A fascinating insight of the trial & conviction for murder of Scottish gamekeeper David Campbell & a long history of raptor persecution crimes at Edradynate Estate where he'd worked.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/06/b...
Reposted by Alan Stewart
Prelude to Murder, the background of threats and raptor persecution and the trial at Glasgow High Court of gamekeeper convicted of shooting dog walker Brian Low, one of his former work colleagues. For signed copy email me at [email protected]
August 27, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Prelude to Murder, the background of threats and raptor persecution and the trial at Glasgow High Court of gamekeeper convicted of shooting dog walker Brian Low, one of his former work colleagues. For signed copy email me at [email protected]
Reposted by Alan Stewart
Alan's other books make excellent reading so I'm sure this one will be every bit as good 🙂 & equally frustrating in terms of 'understanding' crime associated with sporting estates 😡
August 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Alan's other books make excellent reading so I'm sure this one will be every bit as good 🙂 & equally frustrating in terms of 'understanding' crime associated with sporting estates 😡
Article in The Courier today on the book about to be published on the background to the murder by David Campbell at Aberfeldy and the subsequent High Court trial. Advance orders via www.thirstybooks.com or signed copies from me via [email protected] www.thecourier.co.uk/.../david-ca...
August 15, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Article in The Courier today on the book about to be published on the background to the murder by David Campbell at Aberfeldy and the subsequent High Court trial. Advance orders via www.thirstybooks.com or signed copies from me via [email protected] www.thecourier.co.uk/.../david-ca...
New post on wildlifedetective.wordpress.com Another walk in the Perthshire countryside.
August 14, 2026 at 11:51 AM
New post on wildlifedetective.wordpress.com Another walk in the Perthshire countryside.
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2644708... Poole man sentenced to 6 months in jail for setting dog on live rabbit. Also jailed for 6 years for drug offences.
Man jailed after filming himself kicking a rabbit into the path of a dog attack
A man who filmed himself deliberately setting a "lurcher-type dog" on a rabbit whilst kicking it and uploaded the video onto social media…
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk
August 8, 2026 at 4:40 AM
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2644708... Poole man sentenced to 6 months in jail for setting dog on live rabbit. Also jailed for 6 years for drug offences.
New post on wildlifedetective.wordpress.com A Good Hare Day
August 6, 2026 at 10:51 AM
New post on wildlifedetective.wordpress.com A Good Hare Day
New post on wildlifedetective.wordpress.com Prelude to Murder - revenge killing on a Highland Sporting Estate. New crime book by me and co-author Lindsey Hamilton.
August 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
New post on wildlifedetective.wordpress.com Prelude to Murder - revenge killing on a Highland Sporting Estate. New crime book by me and co-author Lindsey Hamilton.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Hare coursing. The scourge of the countryside and the extent to which these violent criminals go.
Gangs, violence and dumped dead animals: The hidden world of illegal hare hunts
Farmers describe attacks and police receive nearly 9,000 reports of banned hare coursing.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 26, 2026 at 5:04 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Hare coursing. The scourge of the countryside and the extent to which these violent criminals go.
16-year-old admitted filming the killing of a badger by dogs.
www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2624003...
www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2624003...
Dorset teen fined and given referral order for wilfully killing a badger
A Dorset teenager has appeared in court and been sentenced for an offence of wilfully killing a badger following an investigation by rural crime…
www.dorsetecho.co.uk
July 1, 2026 at 4:30 AM
16-year-old admitted filming the killing of a badger by dogs.
www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2624003...
www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2624003...
New post on wildlifedetective.wordpress.com A Galloway Year by Ian Carter and Karen Menarry
June 29, 2026 at 5:06 AM
New post on wildlifedetective.wordpress.com A Galloway Year by Ian Carter and Karen Menarry
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A native forest completely choked and dying from infestation by rhododendron.
I still hear some say that the invasive species problem is "exaggerated", that "it's all just nature".
They're very wrong. Invasives are a *human* impact, and one of the top causes of biodiversity loss on Earth.
I still hear some say that the invasive species problem is "exaggerated", that "it's all just nature".
They're very wrong. Invasives are a *human* impact, and one of the top causes of biodiversity loss on Earth.
June 25, 2026 at 7:43 AM
A native forest completely choked and dying from infestation by rhododendron.
I still hear some say that the invasive species problem is "exaggerated", that "it's all just nature".
They're very wrong. Invasives are a *human* impact, and one of the top causes of biodiversity loss on Earth.
I still hear some say that the invasive species problem is "exaggerated", that "it's all just nature".
They're very wrong. Invasives are a *human* impact, and one of the top causes of biodiversity loss on Earth.