‘NO more empty nests this Easter’ is the message from law enforcement officer in North Yorkshire punishing the theft of wild bird eggs in the area.
North Yorkshire Police officers are supporting a nationwide enforcement campaign to secure nesting wild birds in the area.
A representative for the police said: “The taking of wild bird eggs is a major criminal activity, yet it stays an illegal pastime for some identified people.
“Whole clutches of eggs can be drawn from a few of the UK’s rarest birds with possibly ravaging effects.
“The UK National Wildlife Crime Unit is running Operation Easter to stop them. The operation targets egg burglars by sharing intelligence and supporting enforcement action.”
If you have any info on egg burglars, or those who interrupt unusual nesting birds without a licence, you ought to call cops on 101 and ask to talk to a wildlife criminal activity officer if possible.
“Nesting will remain in full speed in April so please do the best thing if you see anybody acting suspiciously around nesting birds,” the cops representative included.
Information can likewise be passed in self-confidence to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
