Mary
Well-known member
Just got back from walking a patch that is overgrown land, owned by a developer, but used by dogwalkers etc, no agricultural use. Whitethroats and chiffchaffs have arrived in greater numbers this year, some nesting in the tall 'weeds' in the centre of the fields.
All but a strip around the edges and some tricky bits in the middle has been cut flat, nests gone. There is no legitimate reason, at this time of year, to have done this.
Whilst I appreciate it is probably too late this year, what, if any, 'rights' does the wildlife have for the future? If it is pointed out to the developer that certain birds nest there, can this stop him/her from doing it next year until say, the end of August, as with hedges?
Has anyone else dealt with something similar? Any advice appreciated. I can't sit back and do nothing.:-C
All but a strip around the edges and some tricky bits in the middle has been cut flat, nests gone. There is no legitimate reason, at this time of year, to have done this.
Whilst I appreciate it is probably too late this year, what, if any, 'rights' does the wildlife have for the future? If it is pointed out to the developer that certain birds nest there, can this stop him/her from doing it next year until say, the end of August, as with hedges?
Has anyone else dealt with something similar? Any advice appreciated. I can't sit back and do nothing.:-C