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As a veterinary surgeon or practitioner, this licence lets you keep the following species for up to 6 weeks before you must register them:

• honey buzzards
• golden eagles
• white-tailed eagles
• peregrine falcons
• goshawks
• marsh harriers
• Montagus harriers
• merlins
• ospreys

You can keep these birds for up to 6 weeks without registering if:

• the bird is disabled
• you plan to rehabilitate and release it
• youre giving the bird veterinary treatment
• you record all treatments
• you keep the treatment records for 2 years from when you received the bird

You do not need to apply for this licence but you must meet its conditions and follow its instructions.