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Man in court over rare egg theft Man in court over rare egg theft
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A 40-year-old Cleethorpes man accused of raiding the nests of rare wild birds to amass a collection of more than 7,000 eggs, has appeared in court.A 40-year-old Cleethorpes man accused of raiding the nests of rare wild birds to amass a collection of more than 7,000 eggs, has appeared in court.
Richard Pearson, of Phelps Place, is alleged to have taken chough, peregrine falcon and barn owl eggs from nests on Anglesey and in Lincolnshire.Richard Pearson, of Phelps Place, is alleged to have taken chough, peregrine falcon and barn owl eggs from nests on Anglesey and in Lincolnshire.
He is also charged with possessing 653 rare eggs and 7,130 wild bird eggs.He is also charged with possessing 653 rare eggs and 7,130 wild bird eggs.
Mr Pearson, charged under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, was bailed and the case was adjouned until 17 May. Mr Pearson, charged under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, was bailed and the case was adjourned until 17
May.