Birds nesting in the eves

As you may be aware, the House Martins and Swallows have arrived back at Gunners Park and have been busying themselves with nest building. Some have taken to building their nests up in the eves of the houses on the new Garrison Estate, particularly along Gunners Rise.

Last year a few residents approached the park ranger to say that they were keen to knock the nests off their houses. Destroying/disturbing a birds nest is illegal and anyone doing so may be prosecuted under the Countryside & Wildlife Act 1981.

The following link has been provided for your information. http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1377