Birds of Prey
My interest is in Birds of Prey. Are these affected?
Do I need a licence to fly my bird(s) of prey?
If you are flying your bird(s) of prey with birds from a different source then you will need to follow the general licence conditions.
I fly my bird(s) alone. Do I need a licence?
No. If the birds are all from the same source then you do not require a licence. You will need a licence if birds from another source are mixing with your birds. We still strongly recommend that you maintain good biosecurity at all times.
I regularly (several times a week) fly my falcon with that of a colleague. We do not always fly over the same land but don't want to have to keep informing the local Divisional Veterinary Office of each occasion. Can this be avoided?
This constitutes a gathering of birds therefore you must comply with the general licence and advise your local Divisional Veterinary Office where you intend to fly your birds. However, providing you can describe the places where you will, or may, be flying the falcons, you can arrange to update your local office on a monthly basis. The only caveat is if the disease situation changes then the licence may be revoked.
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