Is this really what the Police are having to take action on??
Wildlife expert Chris Packham at centre of police probe for sniffing a goshawk as part of BBC’s The One Show segment on the successful return of the species to the New Forest
NEW Forest-based naturalist Chris Packham has been reported to police for sniffing a goshawk chick live on television as he highlighted the success of the species breeding in the area.
Holding a chick to his face Chris explained how goshawks have “a characteristic scent, or perfume”, but one viewer took exception to the environmental activist handling the bird.
They contacted police, claiming that Chris had violated an act which makes it illegal to disturb the birds.
Hampshire police confirmed they had received a complaint and added: "We received a report on 2nd July relating to an alleged offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and it is currently being reviewed by our Countrywatch team."
Wildlife expert Chris Packham at centre of police probe for sniffing a goshawk as part of BBC’s The One Show segment on the successful return of the species to the New Forest
NEW Forest-based naturalist Chris Packham has been reported to police for sniffing a goshawk chick live on television as he highlighted the success of the species breeding in the area.
Holding a chick to his face Chris explained how goshawks have “a characteristic scent, or perfume”, but one viewer took exception to the environmental activist handling the bird.
They contacted police, claiming that Chris had violated an act which makes it illegal to disturb the birds.
Hampshire police confirmed they had received a complaint and added: "We received a report on 2nd July relating to an alleged offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and it is currently being reviewed by our Countrywatch team."
