There is a somewhat formulaic method by which the shooting press refer to Wild Justice. First of all, they hardly ever mention Ruth Tingay who is an integral and equal partner in Wild Justice alongside Chris and me. I wonder why they so often do this – it’s usually a man writing, maybe they just…
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The RSPB and game shooting
Saturday’s welcome announcement from the RSPB that they are reviewing their position over game shooting is just that – welcome. None of us yet knows what that review will look like nor what, if anything, the RSPB has in mind might change; but we can guess. First, you don’t announce a review if your attention…
Doing nature conservation abroad by Defra – some more
Britain is to have the toughest trophy-hunting laws in the world according to the Daily Telegraph and Defra minister Zac Goldsmith. What appears to be envisaged is a ban on the import into the UK of endangered animal parts, such as their heads. Sounds good – if you can’t bring them home to hang on…
Tim Melling – Hen Harrier
Tim writes: according to the RSPB, 2019 was a record year for Hen Harriers in England with 33 young fledged from 9 nests. But it is within my memory that 30 pairs nested in Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland alone. Nine nests for the whole of England is perilously low. Quoting from RSPB recently “Hen harriers…
In September Birdwatch
Rebecca, Ruth and I had a chat at the Bird Fair. In this month’s Birdwatch there is an excellent article on raptor persecution by Ruth Tingay as well as a host of excellent images of rare birds from the UK and elsewhere in Europe. I enjoyed Bill Oddie’s back-page column too. In my Political Birder…
Bird Fair slower thoughts
Yesterday I gave you some quick thoughts on the Bird Fair – here are some slower thoughts. I love the Bird Fair – it’s like an old friend – much loved even with its idiosyncrasies and irritating habits. And I meet many old friends at the Bird Fair each year, and usually make some new…
Bird Fair quick thoughts
Bird Fair 2019 was great the weather was mostly OK but rain on Friday made the slithering around in places part of the fun – I can’t remember a recent Bird Fair when we’ve had to do that (but they all merge into one really) I met some interesting new people and some interesting old…
Quick update
At the Bird Fair yesterday: it rained a bit the paths were muddy in places (the going was soft, heavy in places) the people were lovely the food was good the beer was good the talks were good – even though I only went to one of them! the Wild Justice e-petition passed several more…
What to do at the Bird Fair on Friday
09:30 Wild Justice the first six months – Ruth Tingay (Harrier) 11:30 Wild China – Sichuan’s Birds – Tim Melling (Harrier) 13:00 Best days ever: the World Series chaired by Chris Goodie (Events Marquee) OR The Red Kite – Ian Carter and Dan Powell (Authors’ Forum) 13:30 Swifts and biodiversity Edward Meyer (Merlin) 14:00 Wilding…
Remember this? (1)
Protected wildlife is commonly and illegally killed on grouse moors.