Protection of nests of certain birds
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4.—(1) The Wildlife Order is amended as follows.
(2) In Article 4(1) (protection of wild birds, their nests and eggs) after sub-paragraph (b) insert—
“(ba)at any other time takes, damages or destroys the nest of any wild bird included in Schedule A1; or
(bb)obstructs or prevents any wild bird from using its nest; or”.
(3) Before Schedule 1 insert—
Article 4
“SCHEDULE A1BIRDS WHICH RE-USE THEIR NESTS
| Common name | Scientific name |
|---|---|
| NOTE: The first column of this Schedule, which gives the common name or names, is included by way of guidance only; in the event of any dispute or proceedings, only the second column is to be taken into account.”. | |
| Eagle, Golden | Aquila chrysaetos |
| Eagle, White-tailed | Haliaetus albicilla |
| Osprey | Pandion haliaetus |
| Owl, Barn | Tyto alba |
| Peregrine | Falco peregrinus |
| Kite, Red | Milvus milvus |