Protected seagulls nest on Bridport Police car
Cones have been placed around the car.
Last updated 27th May 2022
Bridport Police Officers could face a quandary if they need to use their spare emergency response car soon as protected seagulls have nested on it.
All types of gull are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and therefore their nests cannot be destroyed.
An individual licence to remove the nest would need to be obtained in ordinary circumstances.
Bridport Seagulls police car
Bridport Seagulls police car
Bridport Seagulls police car
Neighbourhood Inspector Ged Want, of West Dorset police, said:
“Officers at Bridport Police Station noticed the nesting seagull three days ago and were aware that it should not be disturbed under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
“We are now liaising with Natural England to explore what options are available to us in these unusual circumstances.
"As this is a spare vehicle, there are sufficient cars at the location to meet our operational requirements and there will be no impact on our daily activities. However, we are keen to get the vehicle operational as soon as possible.”