I was sent this BBC News link today which shows a rare UK sighting of a Bearded Vulture in the Peak District
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-53383387
Tony
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I'll apologise upfront to the rant to follow, not to the good people here, but those in power.
It's good that a lot of people are making a lot of noise about raptor persecution, and other nature and conservation issues. However, sadly as demonstrated in Esther McVey's reply, there is no intention to change things in any way whatsoever.
I have no faith in the govt, and that is all parties, to show any genuine interest in the countryside, conservation or nature, except, when there's a money making opportunity.
I'll say now, I'm probably more cynical because of what is happening on my doorstep with HS2 and other associated construction, along with the fact that the Crossrail project is way over budget and way behind schedule, and as with all govt projects, the same will happen with HS2.
While I was off work for two years, I was appalled at how the govt handled HS2 committee sessions, and with being at home, I was able to watch the televised sessions, and it was very apparent then, it was all about the money and nothing else.
Many years ago I had contacted my local MP, a labour MP, but he was no better and even less interested, using the job creation theme and encouraging business to the region, which could be used to finance these schemes to save wildlife.
And what has happened, quite the reverse, mass destruction of woodland and open countryside, and the vast majority of it happening during nesting season, which is supposed to be illegal, and yet, no one has been brought to task, except the tree-huggers!
Mike
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Lot to learn
Kind regards, Ann
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Unknown said:I received exactly the same pathetic response from my MP, Jeremy Quinn! Very sad to see they are all saying exactly the same and nothing will change.
I think they are all given the same "hymn sheet" to send out as a general circular response, I don't think many in government have actually sat down and thought deeply about the impact and consequences that illegal persecution has; they prefer to keep the wealthy landowners and wild game lobby happy so their coffers keep getting added to. Whilst there is raptor persecution around and illegal trapping I will keep signing the petitions, after all, a thorn in the side will remind the powers that be that this issue will not go away lightly whilst birds are continuing to be slaughtered.
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Regards, Hazel
The lammergeier seems to be in the Leicestershire/Rutland area now so definitely on its way southwards