Dame Tipping Primary School in Havering, east London, has mandated that students remain indoors due to a buzzard posing a potential threat in the playground. Concerns arose after the bird exhibited aggressive behavior toward residents, thought to be safeguarding its nest. Havering Council's health and safety team has provided recommendations, including potential legal deterrents. The RSPCA highlighted the buzzard's protective instincts. As the bird is legally protected, the council suggested warning signs as the most effective immediate solution while acknowledging the complexity of managing the situation.
The council has indicated that it is limited in intervention options for the buzzard due to its protected status under law, and traditional methods may not be effective.
Havering Council expressed understanding of the concern, emphasizing that the situation is complex and a straightforward solution is elusive.
Legal measures advised by the health and safety team include the use of deterrents and even hiring a falconry expert to manage the situation.
Buzzards, being widespread in the UK, often guard their nests during breeding season, which includes swooping at perceived threats.
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