Rare birds poisoned by range of chemicals

THREE protected birds of prey found dead in separate counties in recent months were each poisoned by a different chemical, tests have confirmed.

The Golden Eagle Trust released the results yesterday and said they show the full extent of the threat of poisons to the birds.

The group, which is trying to reintroduce protected kites and eagles into Ireland, claimed the results also show that Irish law is in breach of an EU Birds Directive which specifically protects eagles and kites.