Leeds peregrine falcons: Bird net removed from uni building

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Anti-pigeon nets are removed from the University of Leeds' Parkinson Building.

The university said it had worked with an ecologist to ensure the peregrines were not disturbed

The first dead bird was found on the University of Leeds' Parkinson Building on 11 June after fire crews wereTwo more carcasses were found during an operation to remove the nets on Sunday. The netting was installed about 10 years ago to deter pigeons for health and safety reasons and to help conserve the Grade II listed building."Netting and other bird deterrent measures were removed on Sunday morning from the Parkinson Tower, in line with updated advice from the RSPB and other wildlife experts and having obtained the required licence from Natural England," the university added.

"We are extremely grateful to everyone involved in this work, and in the rescues of these precious birds - as well as those who have kept a watchful eye on them in the meantime."The university thanked birdwatcher Paul Wheatley, who was the first to raise the alarm on 11 June.

 

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