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why is it every time there is a decline in bird of prey populations the management of grouse moors gets the blame ? "ILLEGAL poison baits were cited yesterday as the likely reason" the term used hear seems to me as an assuption, wheres the proof ? that it is poisioning that is to blame for the decline [bold]in these areas[/bold] it could be possible that the decline is due to other factors , e.g. habitat, maybe golden eagles simply prefer western areas away from grouse moors maybe the eagle population in the 13 regions where the eagle population has increased is due to the fact that the area has reached its carrying capacity for eagles I fear that this article could offend the respectable and professional gamekeepers, as no proof has been given to back up the statements made [bold]( In this article)[/bold] if the scottish countryside has to improve then keepers and conservations must start to work together and not against each other