Man admits to illegally trapping wild birds

A man from Gravesend, who was caught illegally trapping birds, has appeared before Medway magistrates court.

Last Monday, the 39-year-old admitted possessing wild birds, using bird lime and possessing items used for trapping birds.

Officers from the Rural Task Force teamed up with the RSPCA in the summer to execute a search warrant at the man’s home.

The action, which followed information being received from the RSPB, resulted in a number of caged wild birds being seized.

Officers also found rat glue and other bird trapping equipment.

The man was interviewed by officers and admitted he was trying to catch wild birds in his garden.

He was given a 28-day curfew order and must stay at home between 7pm and 7am and ordered to pay £300 in costs and a £85 victim surcharge.

It is illegal under the Wildlife and Countryside Act to trap wild birds.