I live near Ruabon Mountain & the World's End valley in North East Wales. I have seen Peregrine Falcon's and know of a rock climbing ban in the Eglwyseg valley during the nesting season. I was out walking on the moors at the back of Creig Arthuf yesterday. I came across a substantially built bird trap in a very remote location. The wire construction consisted of 3 compartments, the larger of which contained the remains of birds which had been used as live bait! The 2 other compartment were the same size but were fitted with spring loaded closures on the top surface which were triggered by some kind of stay. One of these compartments contained the remains of what looked like a raptor. There was a water container in the bait compartment of the trap and a top up bottle closeby. The trap had not been attended for some considerable time as the raptor and bait birds were well decomposed. I disabled the spring loaded doors on the trap. Should I report this find? Is so to who, is there a RSPB warden that covers this location? Any advise as to what if anything to do next would be appreciated.
You should report this to the local police as it is illegal to trap and kill birds or prey. The other people you could report it to are the RSPCA as they will have someone who covers that location. RSPB don't have wardens that go out like the RSPCA as such
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You should contact the wildlife officer for your local constabulary and the investigations team at the RSPB if you suspect it is an illegal trap.
Pete
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Hi,
Cant really add any more than whats been said but please do contact your local police who will put you through to the Wildlife Crime Officer for that area.
Keep us updated.
Cheers
DPC
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Also, photographic evidence would be useful if you go to the police.
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Woodpecker said: You should report this to the local police as it is illegal to trap and kill birds or prey. The other people you could report it to are the RSPCA as they will have someone who covers that location. RSPB don't have wardens that go out like the RSPCA as such
Agree.:0(
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I agree with the others. Please report this to the Police Wildlife Officer of your region. Well done for disabling the spring loaded doors.
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In cases like this people should be wary of damaging the trap as it could lead to them being charged with criminal damage and you do need to be sure it is an illegal trap,but report it ASAP no matter if you are not sure.
Just wondered if "spuggy" had any follow up on this interesting problem.
Just as a reminder for anyone who does come across anything suspicious like this, we have some information about how to report these incidents here. If in doubt give us a call!
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Sorry for the delay, I've been away. Regarding the "Bird Trap incident", I'm in the process of reporting the details to the Police (Wildlife Crime Officer) and the RSPB (Investigations Intelligence Dep't.) The link you provided was very useful. Regards.