Birds

Questions:

• Are all birds protected?
• Can I shoot the birds in my garden?
• Do you have any advice with regards to bird flu?
• I am concerned about someone stealing wild birds eggs, is it illegal?
• Is it illegal to cut down a tree/hedge whilst there are birds nesting in it?
• My neighbour keeps bird of prey in his garden, is it legal?
• What is the law relating to swans and what should I do if I find an injured swan?
• What paperwork would I need to see before buying a wild animal/bird of prey from a newspaper advert?