A group of teens has actually utilized catapults to eliminate more than 20 birds in a Dorset town in recent weeks, a council conference heard.
Ducks have actually been fatally hurt on the River Frome in Dorchester, Dorset, and gulls have actually been targeted in the town’s Brewery Square. The group was likewise seen tempting birds with bread into the course of approaching vehicles, Dorchester Town Council was informed.
Ducks and gulls were amongst the birds that were killed in Dorchester (Benji Stedman).
Police said they have actually increased patrols after the discovery of the birds’ bodies.
Mayor Alistair Chisholm said he was horrified to find out about the behaviour of school-age kids throughout the town however said strategies were under method for extra CCTV electronic cameras which might, in time, serve as a deterrent.
Mr Chisholm urged individuals to report the attacks. “If the authorities are not notified there is little that they can do,” he said. “I make certain, with their restricted resources, that they are attempting to do something.”
Dorset Police said it had actually already increased patrols in the location around Mill Stream and the River Frome after the dead birds were discovered.
