Pigeons in the Press

Pigeon Racing fears in Taunton

Posted on October 16th, 2017

RPRA member Michael Templeman fears his birds will be killed by peregrine falcons lured to nest on St Mary Magdalene Church in Taunton. Nesting boxes have been placed there to encourage a pair of falcons…

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East Anglian Daily Times on Peregrine Falcons

Posted on September 15th, 2017

The East Anglian Daily Times carried an article about the problems with birds of prey and racing pigeons. As a result of a press release from Voice Communications, who work on behalf of the Raptor…

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Surrey Advertiser on hawk attacks

Posted on November 20th, 2015

The Surrey Advertiser of 6th November featured an article on Guildford Racing Pigeon Club Chairman, Peter Harwood, and his problems with hawk attacks. Read the full article here.        

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Raptor debate in the news again

Posted on September 8th, 2015

RPRA General Manager, Stewart Wardrop, was interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live on Monday morning to debate the loss of racing pigeons to raptors. A copy of the interview will be available via the BBC…

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Cornish Guardian on Raptor Attacks

Posted on July 23rd, 2015

John Hocking of Padstow talks to the Cornish Guardian of his fears for the sport due to raptor attacks. Click on the image to read the article.        

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