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Nesting Birds
Reference: CEB-001 I Release Date: 17/05/2024

In Accordance with the Wildlife and

Countryside Act It is Illegal to Kill
Birds or Disturb Nesting Birds or
Damage Their Active Nests or Eggs.

Bird Nesting Season Usually Takes Place

Between March and September Each Year.

While birds usually nest in trees or hedges

they can also be found nesting on the
ground, inside equipment, amongst
materials, in cabins, on structures etc.
You MUST NOT

Make the Right Choices
• Check that no nesting birds or active
nests are present before carrying out any
works (Dynamic Risk Assessment)
• Stop all work in the immediate area if
nesting birds are found
• Report the presence of nesting birds to
the Person in Charge of Works (PICW)
• Ecology surveys may be required to
facilitate works
• Kill, injure or capture any wild bird
• Take, damage, destroy or disturb a nest or eggs
of any wild bird
• Move any machinery, scaffolding or equipment if
birds are found nesting
What About Using a Drone?
• Birds should not be harassed or disturbed by
drone flights
• DO NOT operate drones near or over nesting or
feeding areas as this can provoke attacks
• If a drone is likely to inhibit normal bird activity
then it should not be used

The consequence for not following this guidance could

result in unlimited fines and up to six months in prison.
Birds, their nests and eggs are protected by law.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact

the HSEQ Team using HSE.wireless@circet.co.uk

Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is

possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible

Make The Right Choices