Birds which may be killed at certain times

Species shown in bold are those known to occur regularly in Scotland

BIRDS WHICH MAY BE KILLED OR TAKEN OUTSIDE THE CLOSE SEASON
(Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 2)

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Common Snipe

Gallinago gallinago

Coot

Fulica atra

Gadwall

Anas strepera

Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

Golden Plover

Pluvialis apricaria

Greylag Goose

Anser anser

Pink-footed Goose

Anser brachyrhynchus

Mallard

Anas platyrynchos

Moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Pintail

Anas acuta

Pochard

Aythya ferina

Shoveler

Anas clypeata

Teal

Anas crecca

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

Wigeon

Anas penelope

Woodcock

Scolopax rusticola


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