- A retiree was fined hundreds for feeding birds in his own backyard in Melbourne
- Brad Martell said he has been feeding his feathered friends for two decades
- The disabled pensioner was reported to local council and is now facing court
A disability pensioner could be fined up to $1,000 for feeding birds in his own backyard.
Brad Martell has been feeding the birds morning and night for the last two decades at his home south-east of Melbourne.
The retiree claims council workers spied on him for weeks before fining him $200 and making him face court where he could be ordered to pay much more.
A disability pensioner was fined $200 for feeding birds in his own backyard (pictured)
Brad Martell (pictured) has been feeding the birds morning and night for the last two decades at his home south-east of Melbourne but was fined after one neighbour complained
‘Initially it was ducks, but virtually every other bird has decided to pop in now and then,’ Mr Martell told 9News.
While getting ‘great enjoyment’ out of feeding the birds he also ruffled a neighbour’s feathers.
The neighbour reported Mr Martell to Bayside City Council and claimed the flocks of birds made their backyard unusable.
The disabled pensioner consequently started feeding his feathered friends in the backyard instead of the front.
However, Mr Martell received a summons to court which included nine charges for allegedly breaking ‘local law’.
The retiree is expected to face court on June 26 and if he is prosecuted he could face a fine of up to $1000.
Mr Martell received a summons to court which included nine charges for allegedly breaking ‘local law’ of feeding birds (pictured) and is expected to face court later this month
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