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Harry, Pal Eyed in Shooting of Rare Birds

Protected hen harriers killed on royal estate

By Sam Gale Rosen, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 31, 2007 10:54 AM CDT

(Newser) – Prince Harry and a pal were grilled by police after two rare birds of prey were killed last week on an estate belonging to the British royal family. The prince was out shooting when witnesses saw two hen harriers hit, a crime punishable by six... Read full story »

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