The links below will take you to all the resources that you have covered in your Bird of Prey digital training module:

NWCU Wildlife Crime DISC knowledge hub
If you have not done so already, request DISC access from the NWCU. Access levels will depend on your organisation and role.

See DISC for the Bird of Prey Toolkit which has been specifically developed for investigators. The toolkit comprises guidance on investigations, forensics and Health & Safety.

Only police can access the toolkit but there is a wealth of additional resources for partners too.

Information resources

Bird licences – GOV.UK (England)

CPS Guidance – Domestic and captive animals

CPS guidance – Wildlife offences

Keeping wild birds: registration of Schedule 4 birds – GOV.UK

Natural Resources Wales / Bird licensing (Wales)

New mandatory bird registration: what do keepers need to know – Government Vets

Operation Owl | NWCU 

Register a captive bird of prey – GOV.UK

RSPB – Wild Birds and the Law

BTO – British Trust for Ornithology – why report a ringed bird?

Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (hse.gov.uk)

Legislation

Animal Welfare Act 2006

Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986  

Food & Environment Protection Act 1985

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981