killing or injuring a seagull is a criminal offence in Britain, as they are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. This law covers England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and imposes a penalty of up to £5,000 or six months in prison for anyone who intentionally harms a wild bird.

[–] Sea_pop@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

Same deal here in the States. As part of the Migratory Bird Act, seagulls as well as almost every other bird save for pigeons and starlings, are protected. Killing one can land you in prison or up to 15,000 in fines.

[–] Stanwich@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

And as soon as he stepped off crown land he fucking went for it!

[–] Godric@lemmy.world -1 points 9 months ago

Truly dystopian.