All wild birds enjoy protection under the Act, although there are special penalties for certain types of offence and for offences against certain species.Persons proceeded against under Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 199619971998Sections specific to birds10145Persons convicted under Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 199619971998Sections specific to birds6125Note: These figures refer to proceedings where the offence committed under this Act was the main offence; that is, the one receiving the severest penalty. 1998 is the latest...