Ian Carter has worked as an ornithologist for more than 25 years. He was involved with the Red Kite reintroduction programme in England and has a keen interest in the conservation of raptors, bird reintroductions and wildlife management more generally. He is particularly interested in human attitudes towards wildlife and the complex ways in which…
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Last chance to respond to the Peak District NP consultation
The Peak District National Park wants to know what you think – so you should tell them. You’ve left it a bit late because your response has to be in by midnight (I assume) tonight. Here is some fairly detailed guidance on how you could make your views known on the wildlife-paucity of the Peak…
Update on National Trust position on grouse shooting in High Peak
The news that the National Trust has completely blanked the petition by local people, including a good number of National Trust members, and is seeking to let a large area of its High Peak moorland to shooting interests has not gone down well. This version of the NT advert appeared on the Moorland Vision blog…
Do me a favour Ian Botham
England’s former greatest cricketer was doing his annual job of showing shooting in a poor light this morning. Oh for a live petition now! It would have amassed tens of thousands of signatures after this boorish performance by Beefy – Radio 5 Live breakfast at 08:40 – 08:48). It’s clear that 5Live regarded ‘Both’ as…
Update on Mountain Hare hunting
It’s been a busy day today: OneKind’s Mountain Hare report: I found this report really interesting. I certainly hadn’t realised that Mountain Hare shooting was a business as well as a peculiarly ill-judged form of ‘pest’ control. A number of businesses advertising recreational mountain hare killing on their websites were approached by OneKind for…