tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post6263251634103290466..comments2024-03-19T09:51:50.961+00:00Comments on Another Bird Blog: Up To No GoodPhil Sladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-89725538916608585152015-09-14T20:07:02.243+01:002015-09-14T20:07:02.243+01:00This makes me so angry. What a SOB! Thanks for e...This makes me so angry. What a SOB! Thanks for exposing this loser on the internet. These birds, or any wildlife out there, should be protected better. No slap on the hands but a stiff fine and jail time. It's here in the US as well although we do not hear about it often. Sometimes it's about hunters shooting the wrong birds and illegally shooting birds, etc from reports. I begin to wonder if I should hide my reports! Crazy people out there. Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-87477535456093670022015-09-10T00:24:29.828+01:002015-09-10T00:24:29.828+01:00What is the matter with some people! That's a...What is the matter with some people! That's awful!A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-42337194348926535292015-09-09T19:10:09.186+01:002015-09-09T19:10:09.186+01:00Phil thank you very much for your comments and all...Phil thank you very much for your comments and all fellow members. I leave the link of a video I could record last year, a furtive person trying to fool me with your permission.<br />These people were captured Goldfinch with prohibited traps and a non-working day for his capture.<br />Of course I put this whole episode to the attention of the authorities who brought a fine.<br />Here the video:<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVTH05GIuzg<br />Phil, when you want to visit my area already know that here you have your home and a friend.<br />Regards, Fernando.Birdringal-andalushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00104608222626124825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-89140146194786687122015-09-09T16:46:08.544+01:002015-09-09T16:46:08.544+01:00This is absolutely frightening and disgusting. Un...This is absolutely frightening and disgusting. Unbelievable that people still do thins. The pet trade is responsible for a lot of sins. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-42950768990588939662015-09-09T05:28:31.473+01:002015-09-09T05:28:31.473+01:00No problem Anni. Let's tell everyone.No problem Anni. Let's tell everyone.Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-26697853465739796092015-09-09T05:27:38.401+01:002015-09-09T05:27:38.401+01:00No problem Anni. Let's tell everyone.No problem Anni. Let's tell everyone.Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-83591146676300440172015-09-08T20:55:05.966+01:002015-09-08T20:55:05.966+01:00Oh my gosh. Y'know when at pet stores I'v...Oh my gosh. Y'know when at pet stores I've oftentimes wondered just where they get their finches. Now....you have me ready to protest the pet stores!!! I'm nearly 100% positive now they're poached illegally after reading you much need post!<br /><br />Would you mind if I added a link to this post on my sidebar at I'd Rather B Birdin'? We all need to be more aware of these goings-on.<br /><br />Thanks for this.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-6294281606839234362015-09-08T19:57:10.766+01:002015-09-08T19:57:10.766+01:00Phil, Fernando - we can't publicize this '...Phil, Fernando - we can't publicize this 'carnage' enough. Hopefully, one day, the 'slaughter' will decrease to such an extent that it is no longer threatening wild bird populations in Europe (and elsewhere).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614808907821894395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-23704585457882121482015-09-08T19:54:16.970+01:002015-09-08T19:54:16.970+01:00Honestly, our species depresses me sometimes. Tha...Honestly, our species depresses me sometimes. Thanks for spotlighting this terrible practice and bringing attention to it.Silver Parrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873603171743392110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-44403049477331936442015-09-08T18:25:32.106+01:002015-09-08T18:25:32.106+01:00How awful that some people are capturing wild bird...How awful that some people are capturing wild birds! Hmmm. It boggles the mind!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-82642758053992209712015-09-08T12:39:26.421+01:002015-09-08T12:39:26.421+01:00I am usually careful of naming places, especially ...I am usually careful of naming places, especially if something is rare and sort after. In Australia I think there are still cavemen into egg collecting. Good report, Phil...I might change some info I recently put on my blog.Russell Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09153568497950671742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-65980380524786563582015-09-08T12:19:51.147+01:002015-09-08T12:19:51.147+01:00Ola mi amigo Fernando.
You are correct that in th...Ola mi amigo Fernando.<br /><br />You are correct that in the UK we are fortunate in comparison to some southern European countries. The culture which supports such persecution is both old and ingrained. Thanks to brave people like yourself who speak out and try to educate others, we can but hope that such practices will in time be seen as a relic of bad times.<br /><br />You must not be embarrassed by some things which fellow countrymen do while you work so hard in favour of birds and wildlife. A hug my friend. Hope to meet up with you soon. <br />Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-52245666499951181452015-09-07T21:18:41.326+01:002015-09-07T21:18:41.326+01:00Dear Phil, I feel like you envy the British protec...Dear Phil, I feel like you envy the British protect these birds, the law of their country is strong.<br />Although there are cases of crimes by poachers, you can feel fortunate that I think are very rare cases.<br />Here in southern Spain over half a million of Goldfinches are captured by groups of people who federated our government allows each of them a number of catches. This is coupled with a legion of poachers using live, electronics and glue to trap them in small puddles left in the summer in this arid land claims.<br />Thousands of birds also use these drinkers, they are caught between the insectivores. Hundreds of individuals are concentrated in a small space and are caught for sale and for consumption in small tubs with plucked birds.<br />I find it ironic that in northern Europe populations to take care of later, massacre here in the South.<br />Only one thing, one person can capture more than 400 daily bird feeders in the winter, most are birds that migrate from his country and Central Europe, I feel envy because people here do not have their culture.<br />That is the only solution, educate, but after so long, I think that culture will never come to my country, which embarrasses me.<br />Regards, FernandoBirdringal-andalushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00104608222626124825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-41320907287418414062015-09-07T18:46:04.456+01:002015-09-07T18:46:04.456+01:00Thanks for is well written article for bloggers an...Thanks for is well written article for bloggers and hopefully others to read. I never knew it was such a problem in the Uk, I wonder what it is like in N. I.?Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-33020051342895771852015-09-07T18:19:37.295+01:002015-09-07T18:19:37.295+01:00Phil, thank you for making more people aware of th...Phil, thank you for making more people aware of the wild birds being illegally trapped. They should remain wild and free. Stores should not be allowed to sell wild birds in the first place. Great post! eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-57108625575818043452015-09-07T17:12:34.443+01:002015-09-07T17:12:34.443+01:00What a bunch of low lives. It's hard to believ...What a bunch of low lives. It's hard to believe that this still goes on in 2015. The fines are totally inadequate, however, and should be doubled or increased beyond that even. Bravo for alerting everyone to this despicable practice. Perhaps people will be a little more aware of the issue and help the authorities in apprehending the jerks who all too often get away with it. And for you citizens who are willing to purchase and imprison these wild creatures - shame on you. You are equally culpable, perhaps more so.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-13431113278828673802015-09-07T15:33:57.784+01:002015-09-07T15:33:57.784+01:00Phil, I sure hope not! (that this activity is hap...Phil, I sure hope not! (that this activity is happening in my area in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!) This is cruel and disgusting! However, I must mention that there was a cat mutilator and killer in Montreal whom the police were looking for and I hope was caught! I love all animals, and even though I am not overly fond of snakes, I don't like to see any creature harmed. Your photos are lovely. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-52524628281922633402015-09-07T11:46:44.834+01:002015-09-07T11:46:44.834+01:00This Earth belongs to every creature, we humans ca...This Earth belongs to every creature, we humans cannot solely claim it as our own and it is sad to know that some people wont share this land with other creatures. A free bird is a source of joy to everyone, how can a person with a heart captivate them.Dr. Vandana Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812039483229217149noreply@blogger.com