- A taxidermied Eurasian goshawk on a social media sale was seized after being spotted by police — it was mounted in a glass case posed attacking a thrush.
- The 65-year-old seller didn’t realise he needed an Article 10 commercial licence and was given a community resolution requiring him to study CITES rules.
- Essex Police will keep the bird for public education and are urging anyone selling or buying taxidermy to check licensing to avoid wildlife crime.
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