More than 200 protected birds killed after ‘under pressure’ estate agent ordered nests to be power-hosed off house

An estate agent has been linked to the deaths of more than 200 protected birds after ordering the removal of nests from a residential property. The incident involved the use of a power hose to clear the nests, resulting in an estimated 205 fatalities among the protected species.

The action was reportedly taken while the estate agent was under pressure to prepare the house for market. The event highlights the lethal consequences of clearing nesting sites without regard for wildlife protection regulations.