Bohemia Village Voice

National Gull Rescue and Protection (NGRP) is heading a campaign to make the public aware of new laws now in place to protect gulls. Since January 2010 it has been illegal to harm gulls as they are now on the red list because their numbers are seriously declining.  The NGRP urge anyone who does not want gulls nesting on their roof to act now as the breeding season will start in April. NGRP does not recommend netting: there have been many calls in the last month where birds have been trapped in netting and died a slow, painful death. The humane alternative is a chimney guard which keeps gulls away from their nesting places. For anyone who loves gulls, NGRP are putting out an appeal for help. People are urgently needed to collect injured birds, provide newspapers and towels and to clean out aviaries.  Gulls cost a lot to look after (picture) – even a mildly injured one can be in the aviary for a few weeks while it builds up its strength and this costs a lot of money in fish, meat and medicines. If you can help please donate via  www.seagullrescue.co.uk or ring for further details: 07765 114599.

Herring Gull

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