tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003192502289547336.post2451794439799099141..comments2024-03-29T09:10:31.042+00:00Comments on Birds2blog: Failed The Driving Test!Pete Woodruffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16039548314043002357noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003192502289547336.post-52048761263200523302015-04-03T19:31:24.551+01:002015-04-03T19:31:24.551+01:00Richard/Derek/Pete/Ana....Thanks for your comments...Richard/Derek/Pete/Ana....Thanks for your comments all noted including Derek's announcement about his defence of shooting. <br /><br />Pete Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039548314043002357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003192502289547336.post-55967701295689244792015-04-03T15:50:19.525+01:002015-04-03T15:50:19.525+01:00Hi Peter!ª!!. What beautiful illustration of stone...Hi Peter!ª!!. What beautiful illustration of stonechat.. Happy Easter :-)))Ana Mínguez Corellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08137498163471145255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003192502289547336.post-32315227211274437522015-04-02T13:32:37.974+01:002015-04-02T13:32:37.974+01:00For me it did not clearly explain that it was simp...For me it did not clearly explain that it was simply about banning DRIVEN grouse shooting and the 'intensive' management accompanying these high population levels. The wording of the petition was muddied and did not clearly state, to people who are not well-informed about the difference, that it did not oppose non-driven grouse shooting and therefore less intensive grouse moor management with theoretically less "pressure" to 'control vermin'. I personally would rather see a less-intensive grouse moor than driving up the M6 looking at the sheet erosion on the overgrazed Howgills. Need to get in touch about the 15 dogs, please, Pete at Cockersands. I'll email you in a minute. Thanks. Pete Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461363671751316069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003192502289547336.post-39169691972926767582015-04-02T12:15:58.522+01:002015-04-02T12:15:58.522+01:00There's an awful lot that I could say both in ...There's an awful lot that I could say both in defence of, and against shooting, but I'll respect Pete's initial comment and simply say, at last the RSPB have seen the light.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003192502289547336.post-9486758878739091522015-04-02T10:45:40.342+01:002015-04-02T10:45:40.342+01:00I'm deeply saddened by what I'm reading he...I'm deeply saddened by what I'm reading here, Pete. In this day and age, how anyone can defend destroying any sort of creature for fun (I will not call it 'sport' as that implies an element of 'sporting chance' and fair competition which clearly there is not) I cannot understand. I'm even concerned about much of the culling that happens, particularly that done for economic, rather than ecological reasons. <br /><br />Please don't give up defending our wildlife.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003192502289547336.post-74161867023314903192015-04-02T10:21:54.559+01:002015-04-02T10:21:54.559+01:00Derek....Hope Mark Avery is reading all these kind...Derek....Hope Mark Avery is reading all these kind of comments. The problem with Mark and thousands of others is that they only oppose shooting 'some' bird species but not others....ODD!<br /><br />Sharon....Thanks for your contribution. The Stonechat studies are excellent as already said. Pete Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039548314043002357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003192502289547336.post-16349519687215802572015-04-01T22:58:37.726+01:002015-04-01T22:58:37.726+01:00I think Warren's probably right about many RSP...I think Warren's probably right about many RSPB members - I'm interested to read Mr Harper's statement too to see if it makes any sense - on a lighter note what a lovely surprise to see the stonechat studies here - so pleased you like them - it means a lot that you do knowing how fond of them you areSharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003192502289547336.post-67456031363601981772015-04-01T22:23:39.316+01:002015-04-01T22:23:39.316+01:00I made my comments as someone who every year takes...I made my comments as someone who every year takes part in monthly Hen Harrier winter roost counts here in North Kent and loves the sight of a male Hen Harrier on the wing. I am worried about their plight but think that the petition that you supported was misguided, with no chance of success.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003192502289547336.post-60993165569379977892015-04-01T20:51:15.018+01:002015-04-01T20:51:15.018+01:00Warren....Thanks as always for your contribution. ...Warren....Thanks as always for your contribution. I've yet to disagree with anything you said before on here, always simple and straight to the point.<br /><br />Derek....Good to see you looking in on Birds2blog. I'm not prepared to let the comments section of Birds2blog to become a discussion page but....<br /><br />Thanks for your comments re the RSPB stand here which you'll have to appreciate I don't understand. How killing a single bird - let alone thousands - can be beneficial to wildlife is beyond me. But now I'll go and read Mr Harper's statement to see if it changes my mind.Pete Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039548314043002357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003192502289547336.post-18414883676049115732015-04-01T18:53:24.796+01:002015-04-01T18:53:24.796+01:00The RSPB weren't sitting on the fence quite so...The RSPB weren't sitting on the fence quite so firmly this week, when Martin Harper their Conservation Director stated publicly that the RSPB think that a lot of game shooting actually benefits wildlife and gave stats to support that statement.<br />The points that he raised made common sense and are undeniable.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003192502289547336.post-35983916996432695312015-04-01T18:46:23.146+01:002015-04-01T18:46:23.146+01:00The vast majority of those 1 million RSPB supporte...The vast majority of those 1 million RSPB supporters know little about habitats or ecology Pete, just Blue Tits and Robins :-(Warren Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042798315431561018noreply@blogger.com