The government does have a bird-of-prey working group.

ECONOMIST: Feathered enemies

There is no ban on meetings taking place, and foxes can be killed by a bird of prey or shot - but only if no more than two dogs are involved.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Wales | Public doubts over hunting ban

The new bird of prey centre will provide two full-time jobs and three part-time posts.

BBC: Sheikh's Borders falcon centre approved

The Austin-based band Shearwater named its new album after the bird of prey.

NPR: Shearwater: Gone to the Birds, Happily