Injured White Dove, shot with air weapon Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave.

At 0600hrs on Thursday 4th June 2026 in the Wilkinson Drive area of Kesgrave an injured White Dove was found and taken to a veterinary centre. The Dove was X rayed and it was found to have a pellet lodged in its wing. 

All wild birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. 

Can you help?

Have you seen or heard anyone using an air weapon in this area ?

If you have any information about this incident,  or witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, please contact Suffolk Police quoting crime reference 37/31972/26  via – 

Email - RWP@suffolk.police.uk

Website - https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Phone - Call 101

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.