maktayla 50 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 This makes me sick and I doubt I'm the only one. Just thought I would share it. People (scum) what ever you want to call them, give us and our sport a bad name: FOUR wild birds have been killed in a disgusting attack at a pond in Hampshire. Two recently-born geese, two wild ducks, a female Muscovy duck and one Moorhen are believed to have been shot with an air rifle or something similar, at a duck pond near Hartley Witney. Another duck had been shot in the head during the incident which took place between 7pm on Monday, and 1pm on Tuesday, but was rescued by a member of the public and is expected to make a full recovery. PC Geoff Hill, of Farnborough police station, said: It is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to kill, injure or take any wild bird. The duck pond is at the heart of the village and has provided amusement for generations of families. It is disgusting that someone should curtail this by killing innocent and defenceless wildlife. Police are appealing for anyone with information on what happened to contact PC Hill on 101, quoting 44160194045, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stealthy1 3,964 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Why would they want to, It's just quackers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacknife 2,005 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Possible kids??? Many have dont it as kids Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CushtyJook 1,097 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Probally kids years ago i was mooching across a river bank and came across two geese so killed them and days later found they where pets from the farm that wander to the river bank and deter fishermen maybe the people who came across the pond where out for the pot aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 How are they 'out for the pot' when they just f**k off and leave them. Pish excuse!! Just wankers that want to kill stuff in my eyes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 It's not an offence to take a wild bird (in season), but it was certainly an offence to shoot somewhere without permission and pretty pointless if you are going to leave them there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,167 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 More anti propaganda???? As far as I knew it was ok to take wild birds? Except bop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 More anti propaganda???? As far as I knew it was ok to take wild birds? Except bop More police talking out of the wrong orifice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,790 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 They were nobs who did it, thugs and idiots but also prob just young lads without the nessasary guidance in life. It's a difficult one...it's just the wording of the report 'innocent and defenseless animals' that stops me getting to upset about it. My bacon butty this morning came from an innocent pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 They were nobs who did it, thugs and idiots but also prob just young lads without the nessasary guidance in life. It's a difficult one...it's just the wording of the report 'innocent and defenseless animals' that stops me getting to upset about it. My bacon butty this morning came from an innocent pig And I bet it was bloody tasty too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,774 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 More anti propaganda???? As far as I knew it was ok to take wild birds? Except bop Check on that law mate as with taking certain wild birds it's the only time in british law you have to prove your own innocence,every other crime(even murder) they have to prove you guilty but just having a wild bird for what ever reason your guilty end of Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 More anti propaganda???? As far as I knew it was ok to take wild birds? Except bop Check on that law mate as with taking certain wild birds it's the only time in british law you have to prove your own innocence,every other crime(even murder) they have to prove you guilty but just having a wild bird for what ever reason your guilty end of Not the only case. The same is true of the Badgers Act. Down to the accused to prove innocence. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,167 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 More anti propaganda???? As far as I knew it was ok to take wild birds? Except bop Check on that law mate as with taking certain wild birds it's the only time in british law you have to prove your own innocence,every other crime(even murder) they have to prove you guilty but just having a wild bird for what ever reason your guilty end of then why are you allowed to shoot pigeon, ducks geese etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,167 Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 More anti propaganda???? As far as I knew it was ok to take wild birds? Except bopCheck on that law mate as with taking certain wild birds it's the only time in british law you have to prove your own innocence,every other crime(even murder) they have to prove you guilty but just having a wild bird for what ever reason your guilty end of Not the only case. The same is true of the Badgers Act. Down to the accused to prove innocence. your not wrong there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Leemooch 160 Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 what would somebody get out of that i can't understand it at least if they were to take them home for the pot you would forgive them a little but just shoot and walk away what's that aboot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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