Conservation status Common. Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under ...

Woodpigeon are a major pest in the UK and it is legal to shoot them in accordance with the terms and conditions of general licences.

31 окт. 2022 г. · The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and particularly the General Licence (GL 43) allows for wood pigeon control in certain situations, as long ...

24 апр. 2019 г. · “Pest” bird species such as crows, woodpigeons and jays can no longer be freely killed in England after the government's conservation watchdog revoked the ...

Pigeons are a protected species. In England and Wales - all wild birds, their young, nests and eggs are protected under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981.

All UK species of pigeon and dove receive protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act meaning it is usually illegal to harm or kill them or disturb their ...

In the UK, it is illegal to harm or kill any wild birds, such as pigeons and seagulls as per the DEFRA ( Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

By the way: The common wood pigeon is not under special protection and can even be culled in the UK in cases where they are deemed to be a danger to crops or ...

Check local laws and regulations regarding bird control as wood pigeons may be protected under wildlife conservation acts. Do wood pigeons carry diseases?