We have now received a reply from Alex Neil, in which he explains that the research study that was initiated by the Scottish Homing Union and Scottish Natural Heritage is concerned only with the impact of raptors on racing pigeon populations and does not cover the wider issues raised in the petition, concerning waders, songbirds and private stocks of fish and game birds.Some of the responses that were received in relation to the petition suggested that the moorland forum that will be set up shortly by Scottish Natural Heritage will provide an opportunity for groups such as the Scottish Gamekeepers Association to get...