Greater Manchester
Bird netting is causing distress and harm to birds across the British countryside.
Documenting reported incidents and demanding accountability for harmful bird netting within the Greater Manchester area.
A total of 3 incidents have been reported in the Greater Manchester region since January 2023.
Incidents in the Greater Manchester Area.
Submit Your EvidenceIf you see a live bird trapped in netting, take immediate action.
- Visit our “Need to Know” page for guidance on what to do and how to help safely.
- In the meantime, contact a local wildlife rescue organisation as soon as possible (this will be edited at a later date with a rescue in that areas contact)
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</script>Incident
Case
Pigeons trapped in netting in underpass
Date reported
08-05-2026
Species
Pigeons
Number trapped
2
Fate
Alive
Location
East Ordsall Lane railway underpass, Manchester
Species protected status
Reported to
Reported to local pigeon wildlife rescue
Photo evidence
Incident
Case
Pigeons caught in netting
Date reported
16-04-2026
Species
Pigeon
Number trapped
5
Fate
Dead
Location
13, Hulme high street, Manchester
Species protected status
Reported to
No, animals are all dead at this stage unfortunately
Photo evidence
Incident
Case
Birds trapped in Netting at Tameside General hospital
Date reported
15-04-2026
Species
Mainly pigeon
Number trapped
6
Fate
Dead
Location
Tameside general hospital fountain Street Ashton- under-lyne, Ashton-under-lyne
Species protected status
Reported to
Reported to the maintained team frequently
Photo evidence
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Join us in urging authorities and companies to take action on these incidents and end bird netting.
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