Attacked by an eagle

[fairplay]

Living just a stones throw from RSPB Minsmere, I was all for the re-introduction of the Sea Eagle, but reading this story (and we only have Mr Farquharsen's version of accounts) it seems things could have gone terribly wrong if the re-introduction had gone ahead.

But as Eeyore points out, why did the silly bug/tick take the netting down ?

Neil.

[Tringa]

Sorry forgot to mention the taking down of netting in my earlier post. I agree that was not a wise move, but we don't know the full circumstances.

There should not be an overreaction but from the, admittedly, very few sea eagles I've seen they seem fairly tolerant of human presence which could cause problems.

However, this is only one incident and hopefully there will not be any similar ones.

Do agree with King E, the RSPB paying for the netting appears to set a precedent.

Dave

[The Woodman]

Acquisition of netting is no problem to those with "holey" connections.

[Ukwildlifeo]

Originally Posted by eeyore

and that being the case i have very little sympathy for him - if he knew there was a risk why did he remove the netting ?

Somes up my feeling on the case, he hasn't got a foot to stand on when complaining about the reintroduction.

[The Woodman]

As I have an interest in such matters, I emailed the Very Rev'd Farquharson this morning and have received a reply in which the matter of the missing netting has been explained.

It would be wrong to level accusations of apparent net removal folly without knowing the full facts, as Tringa says, "we don't know the full circumstances".

[Jackaroo]

Originally Posted by eeyore

its also difficult to believe that a goose would be worth 300 quid - what was it, one that laid golden eggs

In the rarified world of the 'fancy' 300 quid is probably a snip lol.

[fairplay]

Originally Posted by The Woodman

As I have an interest in such matters, I emailed the Very Rev'd Farquharson this morning and have received a reply in which the matter of the missing netting has been explained.

It would be wrong to level accusations of apparent net removal folly without knowing the full facts, as Tringa says, "we don't know the full circumstances".

So, what did this Farquharsen chappie have to say for himself then ?

Neil.

[rossy]

Originally Posted by fairplay

So, what did this Farquharsen chappie have to say for himself then ?

Neil.

WING AND A PRAYER ! comes to mind. rossy.

[fairplay]

Originally Posted by rossy

WING AND A PRAYER ! comes to mind. rossy.

And maybe a few choice words when the Sea Eagle got the goose, perhaps followed by "Tch tch..... language Mr Farquharsen" from a cloud up in the sky somewhere.


Neil.