13th November 2025
Malvern man accused of having wild peregrine falcons
A MALVERN man has appeared before a Worcester court accused of keeping wild peregrine falcons.
Ross Loader, of California Lane, Wellend, is facing 21 charges in relation to the birds of prey.
The 57-year-old is accused of 11 counts of having in his possession or control live wild birds, namely peregrine falcons.
Loader also faces eight charges of keeping / possessing / controlling unregistered Schedule 4 birds – peregrine falcons – contrary to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The offences were allegedly committed in 2022.
Further, it is alleged that after October 2018, Loader sold a peregrine falcon and also knowingly or recklessly made a false declaration namely claimed peregrine falcons were captive bred birds, in order to obtain a certificate.
Loader did not enter a plea to any of the 21 charges when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (November 11).
The case was adjourned until December 9 when Loader is expected to enter a plea.
The 20-minute hearing will take place at Worcester Magistrates’ Court.
Loader was granted unconditional bail.
https://www.malverngazette.co.uk/news/25619066.malvern-man-accused-wild-peregrine-falcons/
THIS BASTARD SHOULD BE LOCKED UP IF NOT THEN TAGGED AND NEVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE ANY BIRD OR ANIMAL IN HIS POSESSION EVER AGAIN. SCUM LIKE THIS NEED DEALING WITH AND WE NEED STRONGER LAWS TO DO IT.