Report wildlife crime to the Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. To give information regarding a crime anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Suspect someone is trading in endangered species?

Image: Christopher Ratcliffe/World Animal Protection

Species protected under the Control of Trade in Endangered Species regulations (COTES, 1997) can only be sold legally if the seller is in possession of a licence issued by the Animal Health Agency.

Report wildlife crime to the Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. To give information regarding a crime anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Seen a suspicious bird of prey carcass?Image: Alan Stewart/National Wildlife Crime Unit

Bird of prey may be poisoned by legal, labelled use of pesticides or by illegal use. It may not be obvious the animal has been poisoned, but do not touch the carcass, as even low doses of a pesticide can be fatal in humans.

Report wildlife crime to the Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. To give information regarding a crime anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Hedge trimming during nesting season?Image: Kay Lockett

All British birds, their nests and eggs are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. It is illegal to disturb birds during nesting season (late winter - early spring). It is also illegal to take wild eggs from a nest, either for sale or as part of private collections.

Report wildlife crime to the Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. To give information regarding a crime anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Fishing without a licence?Image: iStock. By Gettys images

Fishing without a license in private fisheries or rivers is a poaching offence. Offenders take fish from these private waters to eat or, more commonly, to sell on for profit.

Report wildlife crime to the Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. To give information regarding a crime anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Aware of a bat roost disturbance?Image: Alis Photo shutterstock

All bats, their breeding sites and resting places are specially protected by the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 and the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. It is unlawful to attempt to move bats or to block the access to their roost.