Bird dies in netting at Norwich City stadium sparking row

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 12:32 · Archive

A bird caught in netting on Norwich City's Carrow Road roof died after being left for several days.

A bird caught in netting at the top of the Jarrold Stand at Norwich City's Carrow Road stadium died after being trapped for more than a week. The bird was first spotted on Saturday during the club's defeat to Portsmouth and remained visible to fans across two home matches before dying.

Conservationist Andrew Waddison alleged that Norwich City had breached the Wildlife and Countryside Act. He said the dead bird left on display proved correct procedures had not been followed, and called for the club to remove the netting and find a humane alternative. Lo Taylor, a Norwich City supporter and Canaries Trust member, said the bird would have taken more than a week to die.

Bird netting is a mesh barrier designed to prevent birds from landing, roosting or nesting in certain areas. In the UK it is legal when installed correctly, but it must not trap birds or interfere with active nests, which are protected under wildlife legislation. Norwich City sources denied that the club had broken the law.

How it is being reported

• Norwich City faces backlash after bird caught in netting for days diesNorwich City is facing backlash after a bird caught in netting on the Carrow Road roof was left to die.Norwich Evening News · 21 Oct, 12:09
• Norwich City faces backlash after bird caught in netting for days diesNorwich City is facing backlash after a bird caught in netting on the Carrow Road roof was left to die.Eastern Daily Press · 21 Oct, 12:09

In this story: Norwich City · Andrew Waddison · Lo Taylor · Portsmouth · Carrow Road · Norfolk

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