Report a wildlife crime

Before you fill in this form, please read our ‘How to report crimes’ page.

The more information you can provide, the more useful your report will be. If you have any photos to accompany your report, you can send them to us by emailing [email protected]. Please include enough detail in your email so we can match it to your online report.

Who saw the incident?

I saw it myself

I heard about it from somebody else

Have you reported the incident to the police? If so, please provide the reference number you were given by the police, and the details of the officer(s) you spoke with.

When did the incident occur? If possible, please provide the exact date and time of the incident. If you do not know the date of the incident, or if it is ongoing, please provide any details you can e.g. 'during the last month' or 'every weekend'.

Where did the incident occur? Please provide an address, a grid reference, a What3Words reference, a GPS reading, or a description of the location using landmarks, roads, distances and directions.

Description of the incident. Please describe what happened and what you saw and/or heard, including as much relevant detail as you can.

What species were involved? (If known) If you are unsure of the species, please provide a description of the bird, where possible. You can send any photographs that you have of the bird to RSPB Investigations by emailing them to [email protected].

Is there any evidence? e.g., a dead bird, suspected poison bait, an illegal trap, etc? If so, where is the evidence now? Have any photographs or video recordings of the crime scene been taken? Photographs and videos can be sent to RSPB Investigations by emailing them to [email protected].

Who was responsible? (If known) Please give a description and names or addresses if possible.

Please explain why you believe they are responsible. Are they a likely suspect or were they actually seen committing the crime?

Was there a vehicle involved? If so please give as many details as you can (colour, vehicle type, registration, make and model).

Enter your personal information below.

Please note that providing your information is optional. If you wish to remain anonymous, leave the following text boxes empty and enter [email protected] in the email field.

Forenames

Surname

Email

First line of your address (e.g. 22 Baker Street)

Address Line 2

Address Line 3

Town

County

Postcode

Home Telephone Number

Mobile Phone

If you opt to provide us with your personal data, your details will be securely stored. The RSPB will use your name and contact details (if provided) to follow up with any enquiries regarding your submission, to contact you in confidence to discuss this incident and/or share with the police and other law enforcement authorities, if deemed necessary. This processing is based on our legitimate interest in preventing and detecting criminal activity relating to wild bird-related (and associated) crime and providing support to public authorities in investigating and prosecuting such crime.

By submitting this report, you allow RSPB to hold your contact details and process your personal data in accordance with our Investigations Privacy Policy.

Any feedback you provide is greatly appreciated.

Report a wildlife crime

Before you fill in this form, please read our ‘How to report crimes’ page.

The more information you can provide, the more useful your report will be. If you have any photos to accompany your report, you can send them to us by emailing [email protected]. Please include enough detail in your email so we can match it to your online report.

Enter your personal information below.

Please note that providing your information is optional. If you wish to remain anonymous, leave the following text boxes empty and enter [email protected] in the email field.

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