Least Favourite Bird in the UK (if thats possible)

[wellies101]

Recently I have seen a few threads on here regarding what is everyone favourite bird in the UK and why? Well, I thought it would be interesting to see what birds people don't like and why.

This could be as far ranging as a bird that wakes you up early EVERY morning to a species that impacts on habitats, like Canada Geese on grassland at Carsington Water in the Peak District.

For me, it has to be Ring Necked Parakeet for for three reasons. Firstly they look nothing like our native species. Secondly they are noisy devils, especially once you get 10 or more in an area. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, they compete for resources with other native birds and I am uncertain how much of an impact they are having on native numbers. They will compete for food and nest sites and the fact their numbers have increased since introduction means their impact is gaining momentum.

OK all, let the nominations begin!!

[ChrisJB]

I'll have to go for Canada Geese I think, but to be honest, I like to see them flying over and honking at dusk.

I enjoy birdwatching, but my least favourite 'group' of birds I think are ducks. I still like them, but they are just my least favourite!

Regards, Chris

[Ukwildlifeo]

Canada geese - there are hundreds in rapheals and Hainault parks near me, and not to much else

[Dogghound]

feral pigeons, enough said

[lol geoff]

Jade Goody.

[Reptilian]

Living in a small seaside resort i'd have to say Herring Gulls. They are such a nuisance to the village. Pesky things will not leave people alone, I've seen children been attacked for there food , i have been pooped on more than once by them and being big birds it's not very nice! Houses get covered in the stuff. They also cause problems for our resident Choughs and give Puffins a lot of trouble too.

I think they're pretty birds and have good character but there are just far too many of them in our seaside towns.

Don't feed gulls!

[jdurbo]

I second that with the pigeons!!! jen xxx

[Thizle]

Feral pigeons are a pest, but in my eyes the Magpie is the main villian, raids our nest boxes and terrorises the young birds, we definitely have too many Magpies in this area of South Derby. but thats just a laymans opinion. Jon

[bowman]

Collared Doves. (that wonderful song

Rick

[jerryh]

Every species has something going for it, so I won't name a least favourite.
I second Geoff's Jade Goody comment, though.

Jerry