136 wedge tailed eagles have been found intentionally slaughtered in Victoria.
The protected animals known to attack and kill newborn lambs, were found poisoned at an East Gippland farm with the incident being labelled the state’s worst bird cull.
More protected native species including ravens, kookaburras and reptiles were also found dead on the farmer’s property; the individual responsible could face jail time and over $100,000 in fines.
Iain Bruce from the Victoria Department of Environment is urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.