SHOWING BIRDS OF PREY TO THE

PUBLIC FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES

THE LAW WHEN SHOWING ANY KIND OF BIRD OF PREY IN ENGLAND. THAT REQUIRE ARTICAL 10’S

KEEPERS OF BIRDS OF PREY IF ASKED BY  ORGANIZATIONS,  PRIVATE OR PUBLIC TO SHOW YOUR BIRD TO THE PUBLIC FOR GAIN THIS MEANS PAYMENT OF TYPE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

(DONATIONS, PAYMENT, GIFTS OF ANY KIND THIS INCLUDES MEALS) THE BIRD’S  DISPLAYED THAT REQUIRE AN ARTICAL 10, MUST HAVE AN ARTICAL 10 IT Should ACCOMPANY THE BID ON DISPLAY OR A PHOTO COPY OF THE A10. (but not law can save a lot of wasted time)

IT SHOULD SHOW THE IDENTIFICATION MARK, RING NUMBER OR MICRO CHIP(MISSILE INPLANT) NUMBER ON THE BIRD AS THE SAME IN BOX 4 ON THE ARTICAL 10, GOVERNING PERSONS HAVE THE RIGHT AND CAN ASK TO SEE THE (ARTICAL 10) AT ANY TIME YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO PRODUCE IT,  YOU SHOULD HAVE HAD THIS FROM THE BREEDER WHO BRED THE SAID BIRD.( APPLICATION FORMS FOR THE A10s FROM  D.E.F.R.A).

This is for England only, other countries contact your Governing bodies for information on the law to display birds of prey to the public, and A10s as some countries charge for A10. Portugal charges 20 euro’s for each A10 and take up to 2-3 months to receive. the Portuguese Government will say all birds that enter Portugal must be Registered  over rides English A10 even though A10 are valid in all E.U Countries,

FAILIER TO DO THIS WILL HOLD A HEAVY FINE FOR EVERY BIRD THAT IS DISPLAYED WITHOUT THE A10 AT THE TIME  AND THE ORGANIZER OF AN EVENT  COULD ALSO BE FINED.

an organizer of any event in England  that has more than 1 Person with birds of prey OR OTHER BIRDS CHICKENS ETC, from  different areas  must Contact D.E.F.R.A  at least 14 days before the event.  to check if a Licence is required for congregation (GATHERING)  of birds in a single area your Show. The (BIRD FLU) Law still applies in some parts of England.  It is advised that birds owners attending these events  have Bio Security in place( alcohol hand wash)

Falconers must not pass gloves to other bird handlers from other areas.

                  Prevent avian contamination.

FAILEUR TO COMPLY TO THE BRITISH AVIAN FLU REGULATIONS CARRIES A FINE OF £5,000 OR A JAIL SENTANCE OF 6 MONTHS.

 

 
Text Box: OWNERS OF BIRDS OF PREY

Many Hoots have all relevant licences to display birds of prey to the public. Article 10s Those that need one, have one, we have public liability insurance, and have Bio Security in place.

Many Hoots is D.E.F.R.A. Registered.

            REGISTERED HOLDINGS NUMBER RH/35/99/053

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A10 CERTIFICATE

LOOKS LIKE

THIS BOX WILL HAVE THE BREEDERS OR HOLDERS NAME

IN IT

Number of Certificate

 

Box 4

 will have species of the Bird

Sex, Date hatched or acquired,

Ring number or chip number or other unique Number

Of the bird

ALL BRITISH OWLS AND EURASIAN EAGLE OWL,NEED THE CERTIFICATE BELOW BEFORE YOU CAN SHOW THE BIRD TO THE PUBLIC FOR GAIN, AS DO OTHER BIRDS, CONTACT

DEFRA TEL ENGLAND  0044(0)1173728749  OR CLICK ON NEXT TO SEE THE BIRDS THAT NEED A10s If in dought telephone number above,

THERE IS FREE MOVEMENT OF SOME BIRDS WITHIN E.U. COUNTRIES, THERE FOR YOU CAN TAKE YOUR BIRD OF PREY ON HOLIDAY AND BRING IT BACK FREELY AS LONG AS YOU HAVE PROPER PAPERS, and permission from the country you are going to. CONTACT DEFRA FOR MORE INFORMATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO

SOME BIRDS ENTERING ENGLAND.

TEL 0044(0)1173728749.

A10s ARE ONLY FOR, SHOWING BIRDS FOR GAIN, SALE, HOLDING FOR SALE,TRANSPORTING FOR SALE, IT IS NOT ILLEGAL IF A PERSON GIVES YOU A BIRD FREE OF CHARGE, AS LONG AS YOU GET A LETTER TO THAT EFFECT FROM THE PERSON THAT GAVE YOU THE BIRD. ( English Law).

 
Text Box: CLICK NEXT TO GO TO ALL SCHEDULE 4 REGISTRABLE BIRDS WITH DEFRA UNDER SECTION 7 .OF THE WILDLIFE & COUNTRY SIDE ACT Also a list of all Birds that need an A10 for commercial use in the UK. If you are not sure contact Defra Text Box: CLICK NEXT FOR LIST OF SCHEDULE 4 BIRDS Text Box: CLICK ON NEXT FOR A LIST OF ALL REGISTERABLE BIRDS IN THE UK. Also birds needing an A10 for showing for gain

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A10s FROM BIRD REGISTRATION NOW COST £25 EACH

AS FROM 6th APRIL 2009

Birds of prey are not pets,

You must have lots of time for them,

Animal Health,

Wildlife licensing & Registration Services (WLRS)

Floor1, Zone 1

Temple Quay House,

2 The Square,

Bristol,

BS1 6EB,

Address to obtain a form for Article 10 for your Bird, if you intend to Display to the public,

If you intend to breed your bird an A10 is also required to identify the parent birds of the young if you intend to sell the offspring, or show for commercial gain. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE PHONE & ASK

 

 

UKs. REGISTERABLE BIRDS, are on the next page
Disabled Wild Birds

You may only take a native wild  Owl into captivity if it is unable to fend for itself. And

Then only for the purpose to tendering it until it is fit for release.  If the Owl is

Permanently Disabled it may be used for educational display to the public, provided you have obtained an Article 10 certificate . Applicants must provide a letter from a

Veterinary surgeon confirming that the bird is permanently disabled and provide full

Details of its acquisition. The SALE OF WILD BIRDS IS NOT ALLOWED.

For Article 10 application forms and advice please contact the address above the article 11110 specimen or Telephone 0117 3728774 or Fax 0117 3728206

Or you can e-mail wildlife.licensing@animalhealth.gsi.gov.uk

Website http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalhealth/cites/birdregistration

ALWAYS ASK IF YOU ARE NOT SURE.

It is your responsibility to prove that you acquired any Bird of prey lawfully or wild bird lawfully always get a letter from the person that gave you the bird no matter what it is how old it is, if they will not give you a letter it is better not to take the bird, prevention of breaking the law is better than a £5000 fine or TIME  IN JAIL,

0117 3728774

Not sure phone for advice

list of all Owls. and annex A Birds that require an A10 for  commercial use. Also a list of all schedule 4 Birds of PREY

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