Peregrine Falcon

[Potter29]

That was my first thought ,if that was any other bird they would be shot at dawn .

 

Bang on mate of course they would !!

[dunc50]

its only 1 percy out of 80,000 plus and was it a migrant, ??

[lanarkshire lad]

its only 1 percy out of 80,000 plus and was it a migrant, ??

There must be more your gonna tell me that out of all the peregrines in the country only one has got it and it just so happens it's been found I don't think so

[Dooheed 5]

We're forgetting one thing here what's it feeding on and how close is it to the lofts what else do perigrans eat

Peregrines eat a very wide range o prey !! All types of waterfowl,waders,smaller types of gulls and crows,medium types of garden birds thrushes starlings pigeons etc ! They even hunt at night over cities and There is even reports of them scavenging on dead prey when food is short in really hard winters !! Basically theres not a lot they won't have a go at if it's the right size

[robbiedoo.]

Peregrines eat a very wide range o prey !! All types of waterfowl,waders,smaller types of gulls and crows,medium types of garden birds thrushes starlings pigeons etc ! They even hunt at night over cities and There is even reports of them scavenging on dead prey when food is short in really hard winters !! Basically theres not a lot they won't have a go at if it's the right size

 

Pity they dinna eat grumpy Peterheeders

[Dooheed 5]

Pity they dinna eat grumpy Peterheeders

If they did higgins at least they'd get a decent meal ! Nae like they would get fae a skinny lanky brocher like yersel !!

[easygaun]

If they did higgins at least they'd get a decent meal ! Nae like they would get fae a skinny lanky brocher like yersel !!

I see the Christmas spirit is alive and well in Buchan.All the best to all the boys on here.

[moscow master]

As Tesco says every little helps !! Am sure they'll be more than one away even if there's 3 pair away it's nearly 1000 doos saved in a season can only be a good thing ðŸ‘

[Dooheed 5]

I see the Christmas spirit is alive and well in Buchan.All the best to all the boys on here.

Dina worrie pal I think he's a top bloke really !! aye for a brocher !! All the best to yersel !!

[Guest IB]

All birds of prey are 'at risk' from any disease or infestation from any prey they eat. You can see that from the reports on bird flu deaths going back to 1997.

[easygaun]

Dina worrie pal I think he's a top bloke really !! aye for a brocher !! All the best to yersel !!

I had a smile a mile wide when I read your post,fine a kent ye were havin him on.

[duncow]

100 percent cull Turkey farmer they found one bird with flu and killed 60-000 no ifts or buts

[Potter29]

100 percent cull Turkey farmer they found one bird with flu and killed 60-000 no ifts or buts

 

I very much doubt the same will be happening to the bop !!! Shame

[billt]

There will never be a cull on solitary birds such as Peregrine's, only flock birds face a cull when infection is discovered, that would include our lofts so best to not take chances with ours. RSPB have no say regards culling, they are a charitable organisation set up for the protection of birds. Defra the Government Dept. are the ones that make culling decisions.

[dunc50]

seen a male hunting jackdaws about a mile south of larky today,

[Guest IB]

There will never be a cull on solitary birds such as Peregrine's, only flock birds face a cull when infection is discovered, that would include our lofts so best to not take chances with ours. RSPB have no say regards culling, they are a charitable organisation set up for the protection of birds. Defra the Government Dept. are the ones that make culling decisions.

 

If I remember correctly, the legislation either excludes or recognises that culling wild birds isn't practical or ethical. The flocks that face a cull when there is infection within it are farmed animals and birds. And because farming is on an industrial scale, slaughter is also on an industrial scale.