Crows nest in poplar.

[Shane]

I've been asked to remove a large black poplar, starting on Monday.

My customer has just informed me that a crow has started building a nest in it since I went round to quote.

She is happy for us to continue but my understanding of the legislation is that although they come into a similar catgory to pigeons it is still an offence to disturb, destroy, attempt to destroy their nest.

The wording is somewhat confusing - there are RSPB numbers you can call - that will be my last resort tomorrow morning unless someone on this forum can offer some advice.

 

Shane:

[Peter]

It is an offence to disturb any nesting bird, regardless of species.

[geoff]

Defined as once they place twigs,not when they lay eggs.

If the tree is v dangerous you might get round it.

[nepia]

Crow? What crow?! I see no ships...

[Shane]

Update -

Just been to look at it this morning - its huge, its complete and mum is sat in there.

Have explained need for deferral to customer and they are fine with it. Nice job for the warmer weather.

Thanks for your input gents.

[combined tree services]

Update -

Just been to look at it this morning - its huge, its complete and mum is sat in there.

Have explained need for deferral to customer and they are fine with it. Nice job for the warmer weather.

Thanks for your input gents.

 

we have had a similar problem with a row of pines in a cemetery , last summer we could not do them due to crows nesting and due the their location the winter was way to wet to get near them , i consulted with defra and it turned out that i had to get a liscence to remove the nests at any time of the year because crows are historic creatures and use the same nests each year and often use them all year round , thankfully a year later we are now able to get them down at long last . anyway what i was going to say is the you may well have a long wait ahead of you

[Shane]

Thanks for that - I'll check up on the licensing process.

Shane

(stone the crows... oh no better not)

[combined tree services]

Thanks for that - I'll check up on the licensing process.

Shane

(stone the crows... oh no better not)

 

failing that it your not in a built up area maybe a couple strings of crow babgers would do the trick !!!!

[bareroots]

I heard a story of a fella round here that found a large black bird chick on the ground, a little dazed after the tree having been felled.

 

He picked it up and luzzed it into his chipper :evil:

 

His wife was on hand and laid into him.

[MasterBlaster]

It is an offence to disturb any nesting bird, regardless of species.

 

Wow, that's unbelievable. I had to euthanize two baby doves just last week.

 

Poor doves.