Watchdog permits 170,000 wild bird killings in five years (1 Viewer)

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The government’s conservation watchdog has issued licences to destroy 170,000 wild birds, eggs and nests, including rare and declining species such as curlews and swifts, in the past five years.

Natural England has given permission to kill birds of more than 70 species, or have their nests and eggs destroyed. These include peregrine falcons, barn owls, buzzards and red kites, alongside garden favourites such as robins, blackbirds and blue tits ...


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In response to such senseless destruction, Packham and Avery (among others) have set up WildJustice to get the offenders in court.

https://wildjustice.org.uk

Please consider donating to this new, independent organisation working to force changes in the law to benefit wildlife.