The RSPCA has responded to fears a number of birds spotted in the roof area of Liverpool Central station were "trapped".
Worries bystanders reported seeing the birds in the roof area of the station, "trapped" by a net put up in a bid to keep seagulls and pigeons out of the station. Some witnesses claimed birds were "smashing into the glass" at the station, attempting to get free from the building.
One person said: "They are smashing themselves against the glass, running along the bird spikes and flying into the steelwork beams and you think that's normal?"
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While another urged RSPCA teams to come and help the seagulls get out. They said: "The gulls have injured themselves desperate to get out. The RSPCA say they attended but called them pigeons. Without their equipment & help they will die."
A concerned witness told the ECHO : "Basically, these nets being there means birds are constantly getting trapped in them. At the moment, three birds are trapped in the nets at Central Station. The RSPCA has been out to examine the situation and, despite initially saying the birds were fine (although they are trapped and can't get out), they've now admitted they could be wrong. The birds have been there for several days now and are inevitably getting weaker and will die unless they're rescued. Unless the netting is removed, this will keep happening."
A spokesperson for the RSPCA said: "We were made aware of reports of trapped birds at the centre, and were keen to check on, and gain assurances about, the birds’ welfare.
“We attended the scene and could see some birds were flying around the top of the building but the management assured us there were access points in the roof. These are open 24 hours a day so thankfully the birds are free to come and go as they please.
“We are always grateful for people reporting concerns about animal welfare. The RSPCA publishes advice on ensuring bird deterrent netting doesn't compromise animal welfare - including ensuring it is regularly maintained - on our website.”
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