EDWARD MOSLEY FROM NEWQUAY SHOT AND KILLED NESTING SEAGULLS WITH AIR RIFLE

In a disturbing incident that has drawn condemnation from wildlife protection agencies, Edward Mosley, a resident of Newquay, was found guilty of shooting and killing two nesting seagulls using an air rifle. The incident took place in the coastal town of Newquay, where the protected seabirds had established their nests, a vital part of the local ecosystem.

According to reports, Mosley openly admitted to the act of shooting the two nesting herring gulls. The attack was described as particularly brutal and callous by the RSPCA, an organization dedicated to animal welfare. The charity strongly condemned the act, emphasizing the importance of respecting wildlife and urging the public to be more tolerant of the creatures that share their environment.

RSPCA inspector Paul Kempson, who led the investigation into the incident, highlighted the ongoing struggles faced by gull populations, especially in coastal areas like Newquay. He stated, “Gulls have a particularly tough time of it and every year we see callous attacks like this, particularly in coastal areas.” Kempson further stressed the legal protections afforded to these birds, reminding the public that gulls and their nests are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. It is illegal to intentionally kill, take, or injure wild birds, and such acts are taken very seriously by authorities.

As part of the sentencing, Mosley received a curfew, was ordered to pay court costs amounting to £385, and his air rifle was destroyed. The case underscores the importance of respecting wildlife laws and the need for greater awareness about the protection of vulnerable species in coastal communities like Newquay.