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 ====== Can nests be removed? ======
-As a rule, no. Most birds are fully protected and you must allow the young to leave their nest before taking any action to block entrance holes or to remove nests. A general licence, issued by [[https://naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/category/licensing/|Natural England]], [[https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/protected-areas-and-species/licensing/species-licensing-z-guide/birds/birds-licences-public-health-and-safety-and-air-safety|NatureScot]] or [[https://www.theukrules.co.uk/rules/legal/environment/wildlife/licence-northern-ireland/|NIEA WILDLIFE LICENCE]], allows ‘authorised persons’ to kill or take roof nesting feral pigeons in Britain, or house sparrows, starlings and feral pigeons in Northern Ireland, and to destroy their nests.
+As a rule, no. Most birds are fully protected and you must allow the young to leave their nest before taking any action to block entrance holes or to remove nests. A general licence, issued by [[https://naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/category/licensing/|Natural England]], [[https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/protected-areas-and-species/licensing/species-licensing-z-guide/birds/birds-licences-public-health-and-safety-and-air-safety|NatureScot]], [[https://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/permits-and-permissions/species-licensing/bird-licensing/?lang=en|Natural Resources Wales]] or [[https://www.theukrules.co.uk/rules/legal/environment/wildlife/licence-northern-ireland/|Northern Ireland Environment Agency]], allows ‘authorised persons’ to kill or take roof nesting feral pigeons in Britain, or house sparrows, starlings and feral pigeons in Northern Ireland, and to destroy their nests.
 However, this can only be done if it can be shown unequivocally that this action is going to be necessary for the purpose of preserving public health. Birds being perceived to be a nuisance are not affecting public health, and will therefore not be covered by this exception. One should always avoid roofing work if it is known that birds are nesting there.