An un-named Manx company has been cautioned following damage to birds’ nest during development work, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has revealed.
On removing a roof, sparrow nests, which are protected, were disturbed and lost.
The department claims this was the result of not checking prior to work starting and was deemed reckless behaviour.
Advice is being provided and improved procedures are being developed with regard to bats and birds.
In the meantime, developers are requested to review their procedures in the light of this incident, said DEFA.