Police team joins bid to deter rare birds’ egg thieves

Rural and wildlife crime officers in Staffordshire are calling on the public to keep a look out for suspicious activity around wild birds’ nests as part of an annual operation to tackle egg thieves.

Operation Seabird highlights risks to our unique coastline

Chief Inspector Derek Hussain who is the lead for Rural Crime in Humberside Police said: “Our dedicated Rural Task Force has to deal with a number of reports each year of members of the public on the water, approaching too closely to the wildlife that lives in the area. This includes nesting seabirds and marine mammals.

Bird of prey’s death prompts police probe

AN investigation has been launched by South Yorkshire Police’s rural crime team after a rare bird of prey - which had been tracked by conservationists for two years - was killed.

Appeal as fox discovered dead in bin bag with dog lead on neck

The RSPCA has started an investigation after a fox was discovered dead in a bin bag with a dog lead around its neck in Little Hulton.

Two dogs seized as man arrested on suspicion of illegal hunting

It follows an incident last month when three men were charged in connection with hare coursing in Letcombe Bassett area, near Wantage.

Cotswold Hunt suspended after claims that fox was buried alive

A HUNT based in Gloucestershire has been suspended after claims that a fox was buried alive.

Man released in connection with bird shooting – Wordwell

The male in his 70s and from the Brandon area was arrested yesterday (Monday 27 March) on suspicion of killing/taking a schedule 1 wild bird, possession of a schedule one wild bird and breach of firearms licence conditions.

Disturbances to ground nesting birds by dogs in Fermanagh

Police have increased patrols in the Upper Lough Erne area of Fermanagh following disturbances to ground nesting birds by dogs, and are urging members of the public with any information on the issue to make a report.

Dead deer dumped on common land linked to suspected poaching

The carcasses of four animals were found in Caerphilly on the weekend

Man sentenced for hare coursing and breaching Criminal Behaviour Order in Crondall

A man has been sentenced following an investigation by the Country Watch team into hare coursing in the Crondall area of Farnham.

Officers support clampdown on illegal fishing in the close season

Police are supporting a clampdown on illegal coarse fishing during the close season.

Alleged poaching with four dead deer found in South Wales

FOUR deer were found dead and dumped on the hillsides of South Wales.

Lincolnshire Police put out hare coursing warning after four men were arrested in Crowland

Lincolnshire Police have aimed a stark warning at anyone considering hare coursing in the county.

East Yorkshire Badger Protection Group appeal for help to tackle wildlife crime

A badger protection group based in East Yorkshire has asked for the public’s help in cutting crimes against badgers.

Police patrolling Dorset village after reports of poaching

The team says it will continue its patrols in rural areas and has asked the public to continue to report suspicious activity.