Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981(England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 1487 of 2004). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision England Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Birds Protection of species Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Coming into force 14 July 2004. Abstract The Regulations amend the definition of "wild bird" in section 27 of the Act which now includes any species which is ordinarily resident in or is a visitor to the European Territory of any member State. Regulation 3 makes consequential changes to the defence provided under section 1(3) of the Act. Regulations 1 and 5 ensure that the amendments to Part 1 of the Act apply in relation to England only as the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora is a devolved matter as regards Wales. Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Amends Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Chapter 69). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981 (2020) Keyword: Framework law, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX