Originally Posted by
Steve Valentine
“Because it’s what magpies do” wouldn’t be a suitable reason under the general licence.
Magpies visit my garden because I put food out for birds. What you’re saying is I can now shoot magpies under the GL in my garden?
If I want magpies to stop visiting I can try non lethal methods first. Remove the food for one, or scaring.
I don’t shoot anything in my garden as I don’t believe I am legally entitled to do so.
Yes this is a shooting (airgun?) forum, but let’s not forget that many of the members shoot targets or plink.