Many of the birds targeted have been pigeons but magpies, seagulls and ducks are also thought to have been victims of the spree. 

'Dead birds everywhere' - dozens of animals killed in 'slingshot attacks'

A zoo spokeswoman said that cameras in the aviary had managed to capture the moment Buxton first fledged the nest.

Zoo’s hamerkop chick joins parents on branch after fledging

Officers are checking CCTV at the scene in Dartford to try and establish if the incident on Sunday was an accident or a deliberate act of cruelty.

Investigation underway after flock of geese killed by car on industrial estate

Undated handout photo issued by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) of a Spoonbill, a rare wetland bird, named after the distinctive spoon-like shape of its bill, which were once driven to extinction in the UK. The species experienced another successful year of breeding as they continue to stage their return, experts said, with spoonbills breeding at multiple RSPB reserves across the UK. Issue date: Thursday July 18, 2024.


The wetland birds have made a comeback after becoming extinct in the UK 300 years ago.

Once-extinct birds with spoon-shaped beaks nesting again

Around four million British blackbirds are now under threat from a deadly mosquito-borne virus.

Blackbirds under threat from deadly Usutu disease: How you can help save them

Four chicks born at Salisbury Cathedral have now been weighed and ringed, which means adding a tag on their leg to track them. 

Fluffy residents in need of a name - what would you call the cathedral chicks?  

The shelter had more than 2,500 injured and sick wild birds through its doors last year.

Islanders advised to help young birds by leaving them in the wild 

It follows recent cases where birds, such as swans, have been injured or killed by people targeting them with the weapons.

Report wildlife being shot and killed with catapults, urge police

Three baby emus were born at Bird Gardens Scotland as part of their breeding programme. 

Spring chicks believed to be only baby emus in Scotland 

The disruption lasted for about an hour and a half while the herring gull was rescued.

Trespassing bird brings rush-hour trains to a standstill

It's hoped Bella will scare away the birds, which have been nesting and leaving droppings at a station.

Hawk brought in to tackle 'nuisance pigeons' at train station

A live streaming camera has been placed near to their nest so people can watch their progress.

The famous 'bell-ringing' swans living at a historic palace

Daniel Lingham, 71, from Newton St Faith, Norfolk has admitted to stealing nearly 3,000 rare bird eggs.
Credit: Norfolk Police

Daniel Lingham admitted to stealing more nearly 3,000 rare bird eggs when he appeared at Norwich Magistrates' Court.

'Addicted' collector hoarded thousands of stolen bird eggs

The study found that bird flu has completely reversed some of the positive trends in the latest 'seabird census'. 

Wales' seabirds in 'serious trouble' because of bird flu, says RSPB

A  peregrine falcon nest is to be installed at the top of Bradford's historic Lister Mills chimney despite nearly 500 objections.

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