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Tom Baird

@TomBairdAuthor

Angler & Children's Author All views are my own.

 England, United Kingdom
Joined February 2016
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News to Remember (@allchronology) profile pictureNews to Remember
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Kudos to the camera man. He decided NOPE - ain’t letting him pull this shit. Not today. Not on my watch.
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Replying to @FishFarmEA
Amazing work guys, keep it up 🐟👍
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Replying to @WessexFishEA @EnvAgency @EnvAgencySW
Well done guys, top effort 👍
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As a team we are always looking to up skill and refresh our knowledge along with @NorfolkRuralCrime . We were fortunate to be offered a really informative and enjoyable training day by the @AnglingTrust and the @environmentagency. #1736 #1886 #1577 #1238
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Why are eels critically endangered and what is the Environment Agency doing to help? Our blog reveals all: environmentagency.blog.gov.u…
An eel in Dan's hand.

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A disturbing growing 'trend' of youths targeting #wildlife catapulting birds such as ducks & swans. Under #OpLakeshot we're working with UK police forces & partners in a national working group to tackle these crimes @RSPCA_official @EPWildlife @metpoliceuk getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-…
Ducks 'attacked with weapons' at Surrey nature spot

Ducks 'attacked with weapons' at Surrey nature spot

The RSPCA is issuing an appeal to the public after two ducks were found heavily bleeding and had to be put to sleep

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Last week I was invited to speak @metpoliceuk Wildlife Crime training day. It was great to speak about Fisheries Legislation and how we can partnership work in the future to combat illegal fishing. 🐟🎣👮‍♂️
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Just attended the 33rd National Wildlife Crime Enforcers conference where law enforcers, statutory agencies and NGOs all gather to hear the latest views, approaches, successes and challenges of combating wildlife crime in the UK.
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Our @RuralPolicingSCteam conducted joint patrols with @EnvAgency today Numerous lakes & rivers checked - very positive engagement & two tickets issued for no rod licences with a rod and reel seized. @AnglingTrust @ukwildlifecrime Read more on Op Traverse >orlo.uk/3ZilV
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Excellent result
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Europol has seized 25 tonnes of endangered eels destined for smuggling in Asia. Experts believe gangs who are smuggling the lucrative fish are pushing it towards extinction. trib.al/1KjH0dp

25 tonnes of endangered eels seized

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I will be at Hanningfield Reservoir on the 26th, reading about Wensum's adventure 🐟
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Officers attended the Earth Festival in Manningtree yesterday. We helped educate the public on biodiversity, fish life and the environment of the river Stour that runs through Essex and Suffolk. #Essex #EarthFestival
Ea officer Ben behind table talking to members of the public.

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Fisheries Enforcement Officers recently joined partner agencies on the River Chelmer for a day of action. They talked about a multitude of different topics that affect fishing in the area including the close season. 1/2 #fishing #Essex
Environment Agency officers stand with partner organisations on a sunny day.

ALT Environment Agency officers stand with partner organisations on a sunny day.

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Harry ready for a Tench today #fishing #family #nature #Wellbeing
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My second book - Tommy Tench,the doctor fish, is well underway. #writing #stories #adventures
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Whilst on patrol with @EPWildlife, officers had reports of people illegally fishing in the Colchester area. Three people were stopped and searched, and fishing equipment was seized. Two people were reported for no fishing licence and theft offences. 1/2 #fishing #Essex
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Don't forget it’s Close Season for coarse fishing on rivers ⚠️ This means it's illegal to fish for coarse fish in rivers until 15th June inclusive. If you spot illegal fishing, you can report this to us on 0800 80 70 60. #Angling #Fishing
An Environment Agency officer looks over a body of water. Words on the image says: Anglers don't get caught out. Coarse fishing on rivers is closed 15 March to 15 June inclusive.

ALT An Environment Agency officer looks over a body of water. Words on the image says: Anglers don't get caught out. Coarse fishing on rivers is closed 15 March to 15 June inclusive.

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Our team recently helped run a rural crime training session at Hanningfield Waterside Park for over 100 officers from the EA, the police and local authorities. They were joined by @EPWildlife @AnglingTrust @BASCEast @The_MMO @KentEssexIFCA and @gofishingnwl 1/2 #training
A group of officers including the Environment Agency, police and Angling Trust.

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Our officers recently patrolled the River Chelmer & Blackwater with @AnglingTrust colleagues as part of the closed coarse fishing season. On this occasion there was no one fishing. Find out more about the closed season: gov.uk/government/news/close… #fishing
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Fisheries Enforcement Officers recently lead a joint operation with @EPWildlife and @AnglingTrust. They checked over 150 anglers at Hanningfield Reservoir where 27 were reported for not having a valid rod licence. Buy your licence here: gov.uk/fishing-licences #fishing
Environment Agency officers stand in front of an Environment Agency car and a police car with police offficers and Angling Trust volunteers.

ALT Environment Agency officers stand in front of an Environment Agency car and a police car with police offficers and Angling Trust volunteers.

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