Category Archives: Hawk Board

Law change allows wild birds to be killed to protect game birds in England. The Guardian artcile

Avian Influenza in the UK – Updated Guidance 01/12/2021 We are in a deteriorating situation and facing a high increase in reported cases of AI across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Do not feed to your bird of prey, … Continue reading →

On the 3rd November 2021 the UK government issued the following Bird flu – Latest situation: Avian influenza prevention zone declared across Great Britain. Goverment Statement Defra – Avian Influenza Latest Situation – 5 November 2021 Dear Stakeholder,  Changes to … Continue reading →

The latest from the CITES team is that breeders will still need to apply for A10’s as previously and this requirement remains in place until further notice.  We know that at some point they will decide on the future of … Continue reading →

International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey

Avian influenza (bird flu): Latest situation – GOV.UK a recent update sent to Hawk Board from APHA: Dear Dr Mellor, Thank you for your email dated 04/12/2020 The implications of the housing measure on working birds of prey. If not … Continue reading →

SERA position mirrors the HB – we must all be sensible and also mindful of any public perception of our behaviour! – Alan. Avian Influenza Under the current AI restrictions, we believe that falconers should assess carefully their own circumstances when … Continue reading →

Dr Gordon Mellor message to Hawk Board: Dear all,Can’t get a straight answer from any DEFRA, APHA, or Scottish helpdesk and no official is available to speak to me – falconry is not specifically addressed in the restrictions although travel … Continue reading →

Dear Stakeholder,  Earlier this year we committed to sharing the new general licences for the lethal control of wild birds as early as possible to give you as much time as possible to familiarise yourselves with them before they take … Continue reading →

Hawk Board October 2020 meeting minutes for those who wish to read them.