Conor O'Gorman Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 An overview from Shooting Times here: https://www.shootinguk.co.uk/news/whats-on-the-2024-pest-birds-licence-146929/ Country specific species lists and links to the general licences below. 2024-2025 England general licences. The species listed on at least one England general licence are Canada goose, carrion crow, Egyptian goose, feral pigeon, Indian house crow, jackdaw, jay, magpie, monk parakeet, ring-necked parakeet, rook, sacred ibis and woodpigeon. https://www.gov.uk/search/guidance-and-regulation?parent=%2Fenvironment%2Fenvironmental-management-wildlife-habitat-conservation-birds&topic=66d84061-2900-406b-950a-683a1d908642 2024 Wales general licences. The species listed on at least one Wales general licence are Canada goose, carrion crow, jackdaw, feral pigeon, ruddy duck and woodpigeon. https://naturalresources.wales/permits-and-permissions/species-licensing/bird-licensing/general-licences-for-birds-2024/ 2024 Scotland general licences. The species listed on at least one Scotland general licence are Canada goose, carrion crow, feral pigeon, greylag goose, hooded crow, jackdaw, jay, magpie, rook, ruddy duck and woodpigeon. https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/protected-areas-and-species/licensing/species-licensing-z-guide/birds/general-licences-birds 2024 Northern Ireland interim general licences (1 Jan - 29 Feb). The species currently listed on at least one Northern Ireland general licence are feral pigeon, hooded crow, jackdaw, magpie, rook and woodpigeon. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/wildlife-licensing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Sacred Ibis, never ever seen one. Why on earth are they on a GL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 10 minutes ago, Weihrauch17 said: Sacred Ibis, never ever seen one. Why on earth are they on a GL? Same here along with the Indian House Crow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 12 minutes ago, marsh man said: Same here along with the Indian House Crow Yes that as well, totally confusing. It would suggest the people writing them haven't a clue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 48 minutes ago, Weihrauch17 said: Yes that as well, totally confusing. It would suggest the people writing them haven't a clue! We are in a area where most birds at some time are spotted and I have also got a book in front of me called The Birds Of Great Yarmouth and believe it not there isn't a single mention of a sighting by the Indian House Crow , so we are certainly not over run by them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 4 minutes ago, marsh man said: We are in a area where most birds at some time are spotted and I have also got a book in front of me called The Birds Of Great Yarmouth and believe it not there isn't a single mention of a sighting by the Indian House Crow , so we are certainly not over run by them Farcical! I would think a right and left at an Indian House Crow and Sacred Ibis would be a rarity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 There should be a club for anyone shooting such a right and left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 11 hours ago, Weihrauch17 said: Sacred Ibis, never ever seen one. Why on earth are they on a GL? you never know shooting one of those may cause an uproar with some of the incomers from across the Chanel ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mable Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 I had to Google images of both but being a new member on here seems I'm not allowed to post pictures. No change to general licence in England that I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 10 hours ago, Weihrauch17 said: Farcical! I would think a right and left at an Indian House Crow and Sacred Ibis would be a rarity! That would easily get you into the Guinness Book Of Records and having them set up could make you a fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, Mable said: I had to Google images of both but being a new member on here seems I'm not allowed to post pictures. No change to general licence in England that I can see. Next two years it is as is.. 13 hours ago, Weihrauch17 said: Sacred Ibis, never ever seen one. Why on earth are they on a GL? Shoot on sight then. Non native invasive perhaps.. but that's a guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 6 hours ago, Mable said: I had to Google images of both but being a new member on here seems I'm not allowed to post pictures. No change to general licence in England that I can see. There you go, the crow looks a like a hoody. The ibis looks a lot like a err.........apparently the Egyptian's sacrificed loads of them, which proves how far sighted they were as they have only just been put on our GL some 5000 yrs later 1 minute ago, islandgun said: There you go, the crow looks a like a hoody. The ibis looks a lot like a err.........apparently the Egyptian's sacrificed loads of them, which proves how far sighted they were as they have only just been put on our GL some 5000 yrs later sacred ibis.pdf A helpful guide in case anyone isnt able to identify one when decoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 7 minutes ago, islandgun said: sacred ibis.pdf A helpful guide in case anyone isnt able to identify one when decoying 😂 Thanks, it would be an easy mistake to make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 (edited) Ibis feathers used to be much in demand for some flies. Is this sacred ibis the same bird? Sadly apparently not. Edited January 5 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 36 minutes ago, Scully said: 😂 Thanks, it would be an easy mistake to make! I wonder if its on the GL for being ugly, I will certainly shoot it on sight [but probably wont eat it] if one is daft enough to holiday up here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 If we had either species around here we would have every birdwatcher from miles around to come and have look like they did on the television tonight when someone spotted a rare thrush or something , I would imagine it would go down a treat if somebody put a shot over a Sacred Ibis while the twitchers were watching it even if you were allowed to shoot it , anyhow if it was from the wader family would you have to use non toxic shot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Fun fact on the sacred ibis The species has yet to be recorded breeding in the wild in the UK. The sacred ibis is an opportunistic feeder and will predate on eggs and young of other birds. In France, predation of tern colonies has been observed, as well as the nests of mallards and a variety of other waterbirds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smits Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 The person might be thinking about recent changes or updates to the general licenses regarding pest bird control in 2024. They could be considering which species are included or excluded, any new regulations or restrictions, and how these changes may impact their pest management strategies or responsibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 (edited) On 04/01/2024 at 23:26, Weihrauch17 said: Farcical! I would think a right and left at an Indian House Crow and Sacred Ibis would be a rarity! A few Glossy in part of Derbyshire. Edited April 2 by old man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 7 hours ago, smits said: The person might be thinking about recent changes or updates to the general licenses regarding pest bird control in 2024. They could be considering which species are included or excluded, any new regulations or restrictions, and how these changes may impact their pest management strategies or responsibilities. And who is "the person" to whom you are alluding to, may I ask ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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