September is notoriously a busy month and, now it is October, I am only now catching up on one or two things. I promise an update on hen harriers and the shenanigans in Europe very soon. Today's post focuses on when and how licenses can be granted to kill birds.
The Wildlife & Countryside Act makes it illegal for anyone to take, kill or damage any bird, nest or eggs. However, in reality, the situation is not quite that simple…