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Originally Posted by acherontia  I noted one of the headers there-
Are England's birds of prey really protected by law?
Short reply - No they aren't.
It doesn't help when the person employed by United Utilities this Summer (who share the land with 'Lord Farquar Smyth Thingummy') is laid off just as the nestling harriers need protecting..... needless to say they were all wiped out in order to preserve the 'game' on his Nib's land.
A very emotive subject but I've said my piece. Status and Money will always win out in these situations and the law , in general, is too friendly with the 'criminals'.
Acher |
Totally agree. No they arn't protected in certain areas. And as you say status and money always wins. There is a similar thread at the moment about crofters and White tailed sea eagles. The main differance being the crofters are worried about the loss of income whilst their lordships are worried about the loss of their pleasure shoots!
And not only are these criminals friendly with the law but they may even being royalty or closely connected. There's no hope as far as I can see.
Now going to hide as i've just accused royalty and i'm probably going to get hung for treason!!!