A 57-year old man appeared at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on 11 November 2025 accused of 21 offences relating to the keeping and trading of wild Peregrines, alleged to have taken place between 2018 and 2022.
Ross Loader, of California Lane, Welland, Malvern is accused of 11 counts of having in his possession or control live wild birds (Peregrines) and eight charges of keeping / possessing / controlling unregistered Schedule 4 birds (Peregrines) contrary to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
It is further alleged that Loader sold a Peregrine and also knowingly or recklessly made a false declaration, namely claiming the Peregrines were captive bred birds, in order to obtain a certificate.
Loader has not entered a plea to any of the 21 charges. He is expected to do so at the next court appearance on 9 December 2025.
Court details from Worcester News.
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