Lloyd90 Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 Looking at the general licence, I believe it is legal to shoot magpies in my garden as I am protecting song birds ? (Wild birds of conservation concern). Just want to check, any advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 Yes under GL40 - To protect woodland birds of concern The list is worth reading and includes Honey Buzzard and Sparrow Hawk and Tawny Owl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 27 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: Looking at the general licence, I believe it is legal to shoot magpies in my garden as I am protecting song birds ? (Wild birds of conservation concern). Just want to check, any advice appreciated. It's only in Wales, I believe, that they are now protected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 7 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: It's only in Wales, I believe, that they are now protected! All birds are protected - but its if they are licenced to be able to be culled or not Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted April 4 Author Report Share Posted April 4 7 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: It's only in Wales, I believe, that they are now protected! Yes but in other areas of the UK shooters still need to ensure they are shooting birds as per the terms of the general licence 👍🏻 Now I know in the unlikely event of being asked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 Just now, jall25 said: All birds are protected - but its if they are licenced to be able to be culled or not Steve That's what I meant. Magpies are now removed of the general licence list in Wales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted April 4 Author Report Share Posted April 4 3 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: That's what I meant. Magpies are now removed of the general licence list in Wales. Cheers Steve 👍🏻 Ive not tested out that fox bait yet but going to give it a go soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 5 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: That's what I meant. Magpies are now removed of the general licence list in Wales. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant1 Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 (edited) if theres one bird that should stay on the general licence in wales it is the magpie. it is going to be devastating to the wild bird population curlew lapwings and other red listed birds in the next few years.and to farmers at lambing time a very destructive bird. loads around my area. bad decision by nrw in my opinion Edited April 4 by ant1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 46 minutes ago, ant1 said: if theres one bird that should stay on the general licence in wales it is the magpie. it is going to be devastating to the wild bird population curlew lapwings and other red listed birds in the next few years.and to farmers at lambing time a very destructive bird. loads around my area. bad decision by nrw in my opinion Hello, i agree , you only have to watch Simons videos on here to see how many magpies on one farm, take all the sheep farmers in wales at lambing time and the wild bird population there is sure to be a drastic reduction in numbers once the magpies start taking the eggs and young birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellside Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 18 hours ago, Lloyd90 said: Looking at the general licence, I believe it is legal to shoot magpies in my garden as I am protecting song birds ? (Wild birds of conservation concern). Just want to check, any advice appreciated. Yes - crack on. Use a Larson trap if you can. No gun noise and highly effective. Not as satisfying as seeing them tumble out of a tree I must admit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted April 5 Author Report Share Posted April 5 50 minutes ago, Fellside said: Yes - crack on. Use a Larson trap if you can. No gun noise and highly effective. Not as satisfying as seeing them tumble out of a tree I must admit. I’ve got one up the farm. When I put it in the garden I didn’t have any luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 3 hours ago, Lloyd90 said: I’ve got one up the farm. When I put it in the garden I didn’t have any luck! I put a Larsen in my garden once. One day. The neighbour complained about the constant chattering. So I just shoot them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellside Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 4 hours ago, Lloyd90 said: I’ve got one up the farm. When I put it in the garden I didn’t have any luck! Strange….?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, London Best said: I put a Larsen in my garden once. One day. The neighbour complained about the constant chattering. So I just shoot them now. I believe it's against the law to shoot your neighbours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 2 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: I believe it's against the law to shoot your neighbours! Brilliant 😆😂 7 hours ago, Lloyd90 said: I’ve got one up the farm. When I put it in the garden I didn’t have any luck! Harrycatcat1 is having some good success with one in his garden,,,, perhaps he could offer some advice ? 🤓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Oh! I had success alright. So much success over the one day that the neighbour couldn’t stand the noise of the call bird and the others in the trap and those still around not caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted April 5 Author Report Share Posted April 5 I hope you said to the neighbour “no idea why they’re here, but I’ll thin them out with the rifle!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMc Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 On 04/04/2024 at 19:18, ant1 said: if theres one bird that should stay on the general licence in wales it is the magpie. it is going to be devastating to the wild bird population curlew lapwings and other red listed birds in the next few years.and to farmers at lambing time a very destructive bird. loads around my area. bad decision by nrw in my opinion Over my Fathers place last night, he has taken a real vendetta against magpies this spring (if you can call it that), loads of small bird nests have been destroyed in his garden and field boundaries, he was fuming. he PCP will be getting red hot I suspect. Only started shooting at 62yr old, and with a PCP nearly exclusively, taking grey crows, magpies and rabbits at 100yrds with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve s×s Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 On 05/04/2024 at 16:42, London Best said: I put a Larsen in my garden once. One day. The neighbour complained about the constant chattering. So I just shoot them now. The neighbours! LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted August 22 Report Share Posted August 22 (edited) On 05/04/2024 at 12:51, Lloyd90 said: I’ve got one up the farm. When I put it in the garden I didn’t have any luck! Buy a plastic decoy off FleeBay and put white bread and / or eggs inside the trap. Works with crow decoys as well. (The decoy is the one on the left....) Edited August 22 by Eyefor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 I knew I bought the Webley Alecto for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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