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Avian flu at Frampton
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04 Jun 2023 20:56 - 04 Jun 2023 20:58 #7039
by Jim Wright
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To see so many bird corpses (mostly b-h gulls) at Frampton Marsh this morning was depressing.
Although I understand the arguments, I'm not sure that I agree with the RSPB's policy of leaving in situ rather than removing.
A visit to a nature reserve is supposed to be an enjoyable and uplifting visitor experience, but no one - least of all children on half-term holiday - likes to see dozens of dead birds, some close to the hides.
On the plus side, it was good to see plentiful avocets with chicks, and a spoonbill. The whooper swan with a very pale yellow on its bill was also interesting though I suspect the bird might not be in best of health.
Although I understand the arguments, I'm not sure that I agree with the RSPB's policy of leaving in situ rather than removing.
A visit to a nature reserve is supposed to be an enjoyable and uplifting visitor experience, but no one - least of all children on half-term holiday - likes to see dozens of dead birds, some close to the hides.
On the plus side, it was good to see plentiful avocets with chicks, and a spoonbill. The whooper swan with a very pale yellow on its bill was also interesting though I suspect the bird might not be in best of health.
Last edit: 04 Jun 2023 20:58 by Jim Wright.
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