From the 21 April 2021, certain bird gatherings can take place in GB provided you notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) at least 7 days before the event and that you meet the requirements of the General Licence. This includes markets, shows, sales, exhibitions of pigeons, budgerigars, canaries, parrots, cockatiels and birds of prey. Some low risk pigeon racing is also permitted. Gatherings of ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys or game birds whether kept commercially as poultry, as pets or for other purposes remain banned.
For a full list of what is permitted see our guidance for bird gatherings. Definitive requirements are set out in the published General License for the relevant administration (England, Wales and Scotland)
Biosecurity guidance and information on the latest avian influenza situation are available at:
