Most Police Authorities have a Wildlife Crime Liaison Officer or even a whole squad or similar.
The mud nests under the eaves of houses will belong to house martins, not swifts which are more likely to nest under the roof tiles, but it is illegal to destroy martin or any other nests.
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Some years ago I was working for a local authority who owned a house near their primary building. In preparation for painting the walls they removed about a dozen martins' nests from under the eaves. They had been there for at least seven years. Nothing was done. I know I should have compained but the poor birds had already lost their nests and they didn't make any effort ro replace them. I was too cowardly to make trouble with my employers and very ashamed now!!!
I checked the skies today and I think the Swifts have gone home for another year, its sad when they leave. Yesterday while I was out I did see lots and lots of Swallows and what a site they were swooping around and so close to our heads. Denise, what a nasty neighbour you have, I would report him aswell, the swifts have such a hard time anyway without that numpty destroying their nest. Let us know what happens.
Yes, mine have gone too. I saw a couple of them at the weekend but nothing since. It's always sad when they disappear. I love it when they arrive in May like heralds of the summer.
i have spoken to my neighbour and told him its illegal to destroy nests....he said "its my property and therefore i can do what i like" i wouldnt mind but he has a huge avery in his garden!!!! by the way he has a weaver bird which was in the avery for months making beautiful nests which looked like delicate knitted pots, he has now put him in a cage because he was chasing the finches, this bird is now alone and so sad!! argh im so angry with him, he just dont care!!!!!
i have spoken to my neighbour and told him its illegal to destroy nests....he said "its my property and therefore i can do what i like" i wouldnt mind but he has a huge avery in his garden!!!! by the way he has a weaver bird which was in the avery for months making beautiful nests which looked like delicate knitted pots, he has now put him in a cage because he was chasing the finches, this bird is now alone and so sad!! argh im so angry with him, he just dont care!!!!!
So do you now intend to follow this through and make a complaint?
To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour. A robin redbreast in a cage Puts all heaven in a rage..... William Blake
And this is a quote from the RSPCA website ....
"It’s a legal requirement under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981, that birds kept in captivity have enough room to stretch their wings freely. But there are a few exceptions, such as when the bird is on temporary display at an exhibition.
Additionally, under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, people who keep birds have a duty to ensure that the birds’ needs for a suitable environment and to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns are met. A keeper who fails to do this, or who causes unnecessary suffering to a bird in their care, may be prosecuted.
If you have information about cruelty to an animal please contact the RSPCA 24-hour cruelty and advice line 0300 1234 999."
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If this is in the UK then what he's doing is illegal - see here http://www.naturenet.net/law/birds.html
his actions should be reported to the police.
Most Police Authorities have a Wildlife Crime Liaison Officer or even a whole squad or similar.
The mud nests under the eaves of houses will belong to house martins, not swifts which are more likely to nest under the roof tiles, but it is illegal to destroy martin or any other nests.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Some years ago I was working for a local authority who owned a house near their primary building. In preparation for painting the walls they removed about a dozen martins' nests from under the eaves. They had been there for at least seven years. Nothing was done. I know I should have compained but the poor birds had already lost their nests and they didn't make any effort ro replace them. I was too cowardly to make trouble with my employers and very ashamed now!!!
I checked the skies today and I think the Swifts have gone home for another year, its sad when they leave. Yesterday while I was out I did see lots and lots of Swallows and what a site they were swooping around and so close to our heads. Denise, what a nasty neighbour you have, I would report him aswell, the swifts have such a hard time anyway without that numpty destroying their nest. Let us know what happens.
Yes, mine have gone too. I saw a couple of them at the weekend but nothing since. It's always sad when they disappear. I love it when they arrive in May like heralds of the summer.
i have spoken to my neighbour and told him its illegal to destroy nests....he said "its my property and therefore i can do what i like" i wouldnt mind but he has a huge avery in his garden!!!! by the way he has a weaver bird which was in the avery for months making beautiful nests which looked like delicate knitted pots, he has now put him in a cage because he was chasing the finches, this bird is now alone and so sad!! argh im so angry with him, he just dont care!!!!!
So do you now intend to follow this through and make a complaint?
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To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour. A robin redbreast in a cage Puts all heaven in a rage..... William Blake
And this is a quote from the RSPCA website ....
"It’s a legal requirement under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981, that birds kept in captivity have enough room to stretch their wings freely. But there are a few exceptions, such as when the bird is on temporary display at an exhibition.
Additionally, under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, people who keep birds have a duty to ensure that the birds’ needs for a suitable environment and to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns are met. A keeper who fails to do this, or who causes unnecessary suffering to a bird in their care, may be prosecuted.
If you have information about cruelty to an animal please contact the RSPCA 24-hour cruelty and advice line 0300 1234 999."
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.