http://www.fwi.co.uk/articles/03/03...ngland-consults-on-shooting-of-crop-pests.htm
Thought I would try this out. This morning I politely asked a group of pigeons, who were loitering on my land with intent to eat, if they would please remain in their designated (grant funded) wooded areas and wild bird areas and eat their abundant small seeds etc. They chose to nip off into the neighbours field for a few minutes however they are now back.
I am not sure if the NE proposals would endorse a "3 strikes and your out" system, but I have filled in a note in my logbook:
Date: 03/03/14
Identifiable marks: Generally grey, mean eyes.
Warning given: Flapping of arms and emplored them to find lodgings elsewhere.
Reaction of nature: General disdain.
As a gesture of good will, I am giving them the benefit of the doubt in the hope that witnessing my good grace will spur the vermin to change their ways. Otherwise, I suspect the next NE guidance will be hugging them and asking them to join me for tea and scones.
Seriously Natural England / Environment Agency / Any other quango. I know you are desperate to find something to do to avoid any proper work, but this is perhaps taking the pee. Not even April 1st.
But as usual, please farmers respond to this, or they will get 1,000,000 RSPB members putting their oars in and we will be a laughing stock.
Thought I would try this out. This morning I politely asked a group of pigeons, who were loitering on my land with intent to eat, if they would please remain in their designated (grant funded) wooded areas and wild bird areas and eat their abundant small seeds etc. They chose to nip off into the neighbours field for a few minutes however they are now back.
I am not sure if the NE proposals would endorse a "3 strikes and your out" system, but I have filled in a note in my logbook:
Date: 03/03/14
Identifiable marks: Generally grey, mean eyes.
Warning given: Flapping of arms and emplored them to find lodgings elsewhere.
Reaction of nature: General disdain.
As a gesture of good will, I am giving them the benefit of the doubt in the hope that witnessing my good grace will spur the vermin to change their ways. Otherwise, I suspect the next NE guidance will be hugging them and asking them to join me for tea and scones.
Seriously Natural England / Environment Agency / Any other quango. I know you are desperate to find something to do to avoid any proper work, but this is perhaps taking the pee. Not even April 1st.
But as usual, please farmers respond to this, or they will get 1,000,000 RSPB members putting their oars in and we will be a laughing stock.
