Today Animal Campaigns released a statement encouraging responsible guardians of animals to keep a close eye on local bird nests during this time of year. Animal Campaigns recently took in a 1 week old nestling which had been scratched up by a cat.

"We're not here to condem every cat owner for the behavior of the cat however we would like to encourage every owner of a cat owner to make sure that their cat isn't going up the wrong tree and bringing a nest of birds with him back down." says Jake Knight on behalf of Animal Campaigns.

Jake Knight also added: "Just look for out the nest and look out for the birds. Do not interfere in any way. Nationally the RSPCA are best equipped to deal with wildlife rescues however there are small rescues out there who are equipped to deal with rescuing wildlife."

The nestling which was picked up just a few days ago later died in the care of a rescuer.