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- 1Discarded fishing gear seriously injuring birds, rescuers warn●Wildlife rescuers warn discarded fishing line and hooks can seriously injure birds
Wildlife rescuers are warning that discarded fishing line and hooks can cause serious injuries to birds. Entangled or hooked birds can suffer deep wounds, restricted movement and slow deaths, and rescuers are urging anglers to dispose of tackle responsibly and report injured wildlife rather than attempting risky rescues themselves.
- 2UK solar buyer quoted £400 for bird protection only after asking●UK solar buyer told bird protection isn't discussed unless asked, then quoted £400
A UK customer looking to install solar panels was told that bird protection for the panels is not discussed unless the buyer specifically asks about it, and was then quoted £400 to add it. The case has drawn attention to how solar installers handle add-on costs and whether key protections for wildlife under panels should be standard practice.