Cops called after man seen close to swan's nest in Glasgow
A MAN was spotted within close proximity to a swan's nest in Glasgow.
Glasgow North East Police were called to a report of the male beside the nest.
Officers traced him and "educated" him.
They said: "Fortunately the swan remained on the nest so no further action was taken."
In Scotland, it is a criminal offence to disturb a nesting bird or damage the nest.
We recieved a report of a male in close proximity to a nesting swan this evening. It is a criminal offence to disturb a nesting bird or damage the nest. An angler was traced and educated. Fortunately the swan remained on the nest so no further action was taken. #WildlifeCrime pic.twitter.com/Ih2kDlq69G
— Glasgow North East Police (@GlasgowNEPolice) April 28, 2022
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