This annoys me intensely. Refers to Gardens as well of course.
Tree Surgeons cut down two trees, clear up their mess but 'leave' (slightly hidden) two birds nests, one with broken shells.
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Under the Countryside Act, should a person, be it the property owner or tree surgeon, come accross a nest being used they should stop work and wait for it to be OK.
Nesting varies a lot but mainly April - August, some birds though will nest the whole year round.
So these Tree Surgeons obviously saw the two nests, chucked them down and almost hid them from view.
This really gets my back up.
Little wonder so many bird species are on a fast track to extinction. I think one of the above nests belonged to the Goldfinches, haven't seen them since and they were the first pair down the Lane for years.
More information on the law is here.. http://www.ecotreecare.co.uk/wildlife-conservation.htm
Richard