Overview

• Multiple sea eagles and buzzards have been found dead in Schleswig-Holstein, with toxicological tests pending on two carcasses and an X-ray being conducted on another.
• A buzzard in Dithmarschen has already been confirmed to have been poisoned, adding to concerns of deliberate wildlife crimes.
• The conservation group Seeadlerschutz Schlei plans to file charges and offer a reward if poisoning is confirmed in the latest cases.
• Experts warn that detected poisonings are likely only a small fraction of the actual incidents, as many carcasses go undiscovered or are concealed.
• Suspected perpetrators include hunters, wind farm developers, and poultry farmers, each with potential motives to target raptors.