Surrey
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 Surrey area.
A total of 4 incidents have been reported in the Surrey region since January 2023.
Incidents in the Surrey 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
Trapped pigeon under netting
Date reported
25-04-2026
Species
Pigeon
Number trapped
1
Fate
Died
Location
The Bush Hotel, The borough, Farnham, Surrey, Farnham
Species protected status
Reported to
Reported to Rspca, hart wildlife rescue, fire bridgade, wildlife aid
Incident
Case
Service yard in Woking Victoria place
Date reported
15-04-2026
Species
Pigeons
Number trapped
10
Fate
Ongoing
Location
Victoria place shopping centre Woking, Woking
Species protected status
Reported to
Not yet
Incident
Case
Birds nets in Victoria place shopping centre
Date reported
23-04-2026
Species
Pigeons
Number trapped
10
Fate
?
Location
Victoria place Woking, Woking
Species protected status
Reported to
No as I didn't think they would do anything
Incident
Case
Pigeon trapped in netting
Date reported
18/09/2024
Species
Pigeon
Number trapped
1
Fate
Location
Redhill
Species protected status
Reported to
Photo evidence
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