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Is it illegal to disturb a magpie's nest?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Yes. The 1981 Wildlfie and Countryside Act used to allow the destruction of a list of 'pest' species but this was rescinded in 1993. DEFRA can issue licences to allow killing of various species for valid reasons but the general public should not disturb any bird at its nest. See http://www.naturenet.net/law/wcagen.html and click on Protection of birds