S.L. 549.160 Art. 5Establishment of the season.  S.L. 549.42.

For the purposes of establishing the season for the live-

capturing of wild birds in Autumn in accordance with sub-paragraphs

(ii) and (iii) of the fourth proviso to regulation 10(6) of the Wild Birds

Regulations, and for the purpose of these regulations, the season for the live-capturing of Song Thrush and Golden Plover for the year 2023, hereinafter referred to as "the Autumn live-capturing season", shall be on the following dates:

(a) live-capturing of Song Thrush between 20th October 2023 and 31st December 2023, both dates included; and

(b) live-capturing of Golden Plover between 1st November 2023 and 10th January 2024, both dates included:

Provided that the provisions of these regulations shall cease to have effect and no live-capturing activity shall be permitted in the event that the Minister orders, by notice in the Gazette or any other notice, that the Autumn live-capturing season is to terminate immediately or at a date as specified by the Minister.