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| What's all the fuss about? The Norfolk quarry bee-eaters (photo: RSPB) |
THE RSPB has threatened to call in police over alleged disturbance to bee-eaters nesting not far from the seaside town of Cromer in Norfolk.
In conjunction with a landowner and the North East Norfolk Bird Club, the charity has established a car park and viewing area at an abandoned quarry in Trimingham which, for the second consecutive year, is providing a breeding habitat for the colourful visitors from the Mediterranean.
But there are claims that some photographers have been seeking access to a no-go area behind the quarry - either to secure a different photo-perspective or to elude paying the £5-per-visitor fee.
In response, the RSPB has issued this statement: "There is strictly no access around the back of the quarry near the allotments.
"This is private land.
"Birds have been disturbed from here by photographers this afternoon.
"Police will be called as they are Schedule 1 species.
"View only from the viewpoint!"
The announcement has prompted a robust response since having been posted on Twitter.
It is not known if the police have been alerted, but as of 8am today, no statement about the birds' welfare had been issued by Norfolk Constabulary.
See also:
Buzz as rare ‘rainbow birds’ set up summer home in Norfolk | RSPB
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