2018 Hawk Board elections
We have received 8 nominations for the 6 specialist members spaces, so an election will be going ahead. The new data protection laws...
Cotes Regs update and notification of enactment date (October 1 2018).
-------- Original message -------- From: "Blake, Kristopher (DEFRA)" <Kristopher.Blake@defra.gsi.gov.uk> Date: 12/06/2018 12:09...
The Hawk Board Election 2018
The Hawk Board election for the 6 specialist members of the Board will take place this year. Those elected will serve for a term of 4...
Important Notice - Amendments to the Animal Welfare Act
I have taken legal advice on our scope to mount a challenge in law and I regret that it seems very limited. We are told that the only...
Avian influenza (bird flu)
4:16pm, 12 January 2018 DEFRA have declared a Prevention Zone in areas of South Dorset - imposing requirements on all bird keepers -...
Wildlife Licence Charges
Just to let everyone know that Natural England have a consultation on thier website at the moment concerning the full recovery of costs...


The 1st National Conference of Bird of Prey Professionals
The 1st National Conference of Bird of Prey Professionals will be held on March 19th 2018. at Kilworth Springs LE17 6HJ....
Biosecurity advice from DEFRA
If you keep poultry or other captive birds, you must take action to reduce the risk of disease in your flock by following government...