panoma1 Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 It is reported that eight Hen Harrier chicks have fledged on North Yourkshire Grouse moors! This is what we should be shouting about not wringing our hands at the phoney reports of "suspicious" deaths of Raptors by the protectionist/antis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 I agree, Funny how CP is not on 'Twitter' (sic) letting all the BBC watching armchair conservationists know. Wait until the 11th August and he will be back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 1 hour ago, panoma1 said: It is reported that eight Hen Harrier chicks have fledged on North Yourkshire Grouse moors! This is what we should be shouting about not wringing our hands at the phoney reports of "suspicious" deaths of Raptors by the protectionist/antis. brilliant and absolutely right ..... get it on twitter, birding blogs or FB whatever, this is the way to stop the antis in their tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 3 hours ago, panoma1 said: It is reported that eight Hen Harrier chicks have fledged on North Yourkshire Grouse moors! This is what we should be shouting about not wringing our hands at the phoney reports of "suspicious" deaths of Raptors by the protectionist/antis. Is there a link to this somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/17769736.eight-hen-harrier-chicks-take-flight-north-yorkshire-grouse-moors/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 hello, i see Packham in the paper again today, blaming grouse moor shoots for the killing off the Harriers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 For 6 consecutive years up until last year I saw Hen Harriers fledge in North Bedfordshire. 20 miles from RSPB HQ who refuse to believe it and wouldn't send someone out to witness it (even when requested by a local RSPB member) because it didn't fit with their belief's. This year I've only seen the male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novice Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Eyefor said: For 6 consecutive years up until last year I saw Hen Harriers fledge in North Bedfordshire. 20 miles from RSPB HQ who refuse to believe it and wouldn't send someone out to witness it (even when requested by a local RSPB member) because it didn't fit with their belief's. This year I've only seen the male. Definitely hen and not marsh harriers? Any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Penelope said: Who can add this to CP's twa tter feed? Even if added he will spin it. Its what he does. I've added it to Instagram and invited the BBC to comment, after all they love a story.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 23 minutes ago, ShootingEgg said: Even if added he will spin it. Its what he does. Well please add it anyway, if you’re on Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 59 minutes ago, Novice said: Definitely hen and not marsh harriers? Any pictures? Definitely Hen harriers (the male was so white, when I first saw it I thought it was a seagull - until it landed in a tree). Also seen by several other people and confirmed as Hen Harriers. Sorry, no pictures as I never carry a proper camera. The phone camera was (is) useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Scully said: Well please add it anyway, if you’re on Twitter. I'm not unfortunately. But I have out it up on Instagram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) Iv'e just cut and paste the newspaper article to the Avery standing up for nature blog,, its awaiting moderation....... great post Panoma 1 2 blogs [he does seem to have a lot of spare time].. Edited July 16, 2019 by islandgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) https://markavery.info/2019/07/16/natural-england-praises-moorland-estates/ you can post your views on the above blog, my suggestion got more dislikes than likes ! Edited July 17, 2019 by islandgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 32 minutes ago, islandgun said: https://markavery.info/2019/07/16/natural-england-praises-moorland-estates/ you can post your views on the above blog, Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 enod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Penelope said: Done. Funny how they are quick to Dismiss that story and still blame shooting for their decline, surely managing the moors puts out more food selection for them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, ShootingEgg said: Funny how they are quick to Dismiss that story and still blame shooting for their decline, surely managing the moors puts out more food selection for them.. Management of moorland can have several benefits, different heights of heather growth create different habitats both for invertebrates and vertebrates with waders often choosing to nest in short growth, burning is now condemned by many conservationist for several reasons but my view is that un-managed moor will lead to woody growth and maximise the chance of wildfires especially in the summer and the nesting season.[ I wonder why instead of burning, control isnt undertaken by tractor and toppers/mowers etc, obviously some areas are no go] Predator control [corvid and fox etc] also has a positive benefit for waders etc.. so yes management in my view is a good thing. whilst leaving moors to wild is a eco-vandalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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