It all kicked off on Facebook after the PSNI warned people not to obstruct wild bird nests

"We have received a number of reports of persons deliberately obstructing access to birds nests," explained the PSNI on social media.

The PSNI then listed a variety of offences from the Wildlife (NI) Order 1985 that, if convicted, could see a person fined up to £5,000 or given a six month custodial sentence.

The offences included killing, injuring or taking any wild bird; taking, damaging destroying or disturbing a nest whilst it is being built or is in use; obstructing or preventing any wild bird from using its own nest; taking or destroying the egg of any wild bird; disturbing any wild bird whilst it is in, or near a nest containing eggs or young and disturbing dependent young.

"If convicted of an offence, fines of up to £5000 and or 6 months imprisonment per offence can be applied.

"Any information about wildlife crime should be passed immediately to the PSNI via 101," added the PSNI.

"Why on earth would some sick twisted folk want to do this it beggars belief, Just pure evil," said one man.

One man said, despite the warning, he still intends to stop access to a nest in the eaves of his property.

"I'd happily block access to the one on my roof.

"It's all well and good saying you shouldn't do this but I work night shifts and when the birds are squawking at my window means I get very little sleep during the day."

One woman reacted angrily telling the man not to do it and labelling his actions "disgusting".

"What's wrong with you,?"

"Just be patient and let the birds leave the nest naturally and you will be okay.

"There's no call for you to do something as disgusting as block up the nest."

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