The SEPRONA unit of the Civil Guard is investigating a beekeeper for allegedly committing a…

The SEPRONA unit of the Civil Guard is investigating a beekeeper for allegedly committing a crime against flora and fauna by intentionally destroying 13 nests of the European bee-eater, a protected species, in Villardeciervos. The investigation began after agents discovered a severely damaged breeding colony.

During their inspection, officers found that the nests had been deliberately blocked with paper, dry leaves, and mud, preventing the birds from accessing their breeding sites. Evidence collected suggested that the destruction might be linked to the protection of nearby beekeeping operations, as the European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) feeds on bees among other insects.