AR-News: (UK) RSPCA questions killing of robins

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BBC

 
The RSPB says there are 8.4m robins in the UK
An investigation has begun after a garden centre in South Gloucestershire was 
allegedly allowed to kill nesting robins considered "a pest". 
Wyevale garden centre in Milbury Heath near Thornbury reportedly destroyed 
two chicks, an adult and the nest. 
It was given permission and a licence for the killing by the Department of 
Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). 
But the RSPCA has raised concerns and the government department is now 
looking again at the action. 
RSPCA Inspector Glyn Roberts said he was called to the centre after being 
tipped off. 
'Really necessary?' 


full story:
 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/bristol/somerset/3738671.stm  

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