Crows

[REDROCKET]

surely if you shoot it and dont tell a sole you'll be ok, shoot the fn thing and burn it end of story.

[THE FIFER]

its the carrion crow which is a problem,

[Guest Freebird]

Well I'm surrounded by "craws" and have not had any problems whatsoever. They are big and the birds make noises when they are about the loft but as yet no probs. They have grey beaks and mob any bird of pray in the area.

[THE FIFER]

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Wildlife Licencing - Scottish Protected Species

Scottish Protected Species

 

All wild birds, many plants and animals, insects, fish and others such as amphibians are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). the level of pretection ranges from complete protection to prohibition of sale or possession of live or dead specimens. Although protected, it is recognised that there may be circumstances where other activities or works which could affect thoses species is necessary. To accomodate those circumstances, some of those activities or works may be able to be licenced to allow them to take place.

 

When is a Licence Needed?

 

To ensure that you do not break the law, you must apply for a licence if you propose to do anything that would affect Scottish protected species or their breeding, resting or shelter places in ways which the legislation makes illegal.

 

Is a licence always needed?

 

In many cases it is possible to overcome problems by altering the way you plan to carry out the work, so that you would not need to apply for a licence. This may involve carrying out the work at a particular time of year, or using particular materials or methods of working. However, we strongly recommend that you do not take any action until you have discussed your proposals with Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), a professional Ecologist or the Scottish Government.

 

Am I guaranteed to get a licence?

 

Licences can only be granted where specific legal tests are satisfied. Details of these tests are in the 'Licensing authorities' page or application guidance notes.

 

How do I apply for a licence?

 

First you need to find out who is the appropriate licensing authority to your situation. Both Scottish Government and Scottish Natural Heritage issue licences for Scottish protected species, but for different purposes. For more information, please progress to the 'Licensing authorities' page.

[sapper756]

Just got back from one of our local clubs, that supply feeding. I was talking to my club secretary, who informed today, he had his race team out, and a Carrion Crow, attacked his good Mealy cock, which was his time in from Clermont last year, and tore the head right off the bird.

 

Beware of these very intelligent and devious predators folks, do not get drawn into a false sense of security, these killers will sit amongst your birds for weeks, and then out of the blue, attack them, then it will be constant attacks, until they are dealt with.http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0126-nerd.gif

[PATTY BHOY]

Seen a magpie kill a young thrush today,then attacked by a crow and young thrush took away.

[geordie1234]

fxxkers

[cemetary]

Ave a pair owe crows nest around ma way for years, they did bother the birds until i made myself more present when the birds are out, i always like feeding the birds, as the crows are very teritorial, and they chase all the KILLERS awe from the area.

[Roland]

Bill Butterfield had 95% of his y/b team killed by crows.... these were youngster out and about. They worked in a pair - or more. Totally distroyed his season and set him back a mite 2 -3 years down the line.

Mind an injected egg or two lying around works wonders.

[ALF]

WE TAKE ALL OUR FULL BASKETS OUT THE CLUB HUT AS SOON AS THEY ARE FULL AND STICK THE DRINKERS ON THEM ANYWAY WE HAD A FEW BASKETS OOT LAST NIGHT AND THIS BIG FK OFF CRAW WAS ON TOP OF WAN OF THE BASKETS TRYING TAE GET AT THE DOOS BUT I WILL BE WAITING IN THE FKR NEXT WEEK AND IT WULNAE GET THE CHANCE AGAIN AS IT APPARENTLY TRIED THE SAME THING LAST WEEK

[Roland]

Had a good friend who was a 'Gamekeeper'. He used to tether a ferret on his lawn. Magpies and crows really went for the ferret... Was a good 'Decoy' to shoot the bassa.