Barry Nicolle used banned substances to kill 15 birds in Stewartry, Dumfries and Galloway.
A 67-year-old man has been convicted of killing protected wild birds, including Red Kites, in Dumfries and Galloway.
Barry Nicolle admitted the "reckless use of illegal poison" over a number of years in the Stewartry area . Dumfries Sheriff Court heard that his use of banned poisons, including insecticides Aldicarb and Bendiocarb, caused the deaths of 15 birds.All the dead birds were found within a mile radius of Nicolle's property, some just yards from his house.
Wildlife Officer, PC John Cowan, said: "Not only was there a risk to the rural environment, but also to members of the public handling poisoned birds, some of which were found near a primary school."Police Scotland said anyone who comes across a dead protected bird, should
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