"....there is a safety concern as there is a high number of people cycling and the ducks often walk out in front of them....we would like to take action now before the population becomes uncontrollable"..... quote from licence applicant.
Just when you though that Natural England couldn't get any more controversial, I have discovered that one of the motives cited in a licence application to destroy Mallard eggs was that the duck poses a threat to cyclists! I know - it sounds like an April Fool joke but alas this turns out to be the truth. Natural England approved the licence in 2015 which permitted the destruction of 500 Mallard eggs because according to the licence holder "there is a safety concern as there is a high number of people cycling and the ducks often walk out in front of them" A number of other 'reasons' for needing to destroy Mallard eggs were also provided by the applicant, including the prevalence of duck poo around seating areas. Challenging Stupidity I am struggling to find the words to express my disbelief and despair that Natural England decision makers thought it appropriate in any way to issue a licence to an applicant that seriously considered ducks to be a threat to cyclists. Surely someone at the agency should have challenged this stupidity at an early stage rather than proceed to issue a licence that legitimized the wanton destruction of wild birds eggs for such spurious reasons. This individual licence holder claimed to have destroyed only 127 eggs in their annual return, although (as we have noted before) it is up to the 'good practice' of the licence holder to submit accurate data. Other licences issued by the agency permitted the destruction of thousands more Mallard eggs. The staff at Natural England need their heads examining if they think that they can defend this decision. The real or imagined problems caused to humans by ducks could surely be solved much more rationally than resorting to clumsy egg destruction. "The proposed action is likely to reduce the risk of disease to people" - Natural England In their application to Natural England, the aspiring egg saboteur described the 'problem' of ducks to Natural England by including the following explanation as part of their reasoning for wanting a licence. "Mallards congregate around the [location withheld] where they are fed. This includes outside seating areas of restaurants. Faeces are a problem in these areas. Where the Mallards gather in numbers on paths there is a safety concern as there is a high number of people cycling and the ducks often walk out in front of them...." The applicant goes on to say that "we would like to take action now before the population becomes uncontrollable". As part of Natural England's assessment of the licence application, they decided in their wisdom that (quote) "the proposed action [destroying eggs] is likely to reduce the risk of disease to people". Natural England saves us all from 'uncontrollable' ducks... Natural England apparently agreed that ducks were indeed a threat to the public and so they asked the applicant for details of any qualifications they might have for carrying out the egg destruction. "In previous employment," responded the licence applicant, "I have had experience of oiling Canada Goose eggs." Based on this, Natural England concluded that the applicant was suitably qualified for destroying wild bird eggs in large numbers...... And now we, the general public (and especially passing cyclists...), can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that Natural England has saved us all from the 'uncontrollable' ducks. Inconsistency and more questions Incidentally, the licences to destroy Mallard eggs primarily covered the counties of Suffolk and Bedfordshire, and one wonders why the birds apparently pose no such danger to the public in other areas of England. This in itself illustrates the inconsistency of the whole shambolic licensing system. So there you have it. Ducks posing a menace to passing cyclists by running out in front of them and Natural England taking the astonishing decision to approve the destruction of wild birds' eggs based on this questionable threat, together with the danger of bird poo and the potential of uncontrollable ducks. Yep, the world has gone mad. And Natural England seems to be at the heart of the madness. It is time to disband this ridiculous organisation.
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Eileen Goldsmith
9/11/2019 10:40:25 am
Spoiled brats if they can't slow down for a few ducks.
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Nigel Malone
9/11/2019 10:45:41 am
What a truly PATHETIC comment that completely misses the point of the article.
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Val Gaize
9/11/2019 11:09:10 am
On the contrary, Nigel Malone - it's you who have missed the point! Although, I'm an open-minded sort of cove. If you can provide any instance of you or any of your family, friends or acquaintances' having been endangered by marauding ducks, I'm willing to change it. Mallards are beautiful, harmless, and a delight.
Anne West
9/11/2019 02:44:43 pm
Cyclists in parks are a danger to children and other pedestrians, they often treat the FOOTpaths like race tracks.
Steve O
9/11/2019 04:26:49 pm
Nigel Malone - your comment is, yes.
Rosemary
9/11/2019 04:42:06 pm
I really do not know what world Nigel or Natural England are living in. I am a driver and cyclist and thought that all creatures birds or otherwise make up the enjoyment of experiencing the countryside. The only threat I see in this country and the rest of the world is the human population. We really have to stop treating the world as we are the only ones that matter,
Peter Greenhalgh
10/11/2019 08:54:35 am
How are the managing board of Natural England appointed? If there is a ballot for some members then there is a need for an election so the appropriate policy can be introduced.
Maureen Tuffrey
11/11/2019 08:32:36 am
Grow up and get your head out of your backside.
Richard Purchase
9/11/2019 11:02:06 am
Reading your quote I am not sure if the dangerous population referred to are avian or human!
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Carole Sutton
9/11/2019 06:24:37 pm
Human, without any doubt!
Carole Hughes
10/11/2019 12:01:42 pm
Yes, I agree that the current committee of Natural England
Patrick Prince
14/11/2019 10:32:24 pm
Presumably the charming Nigel is one of that group of arrogant cyclists that cycle four abreast on the carriage way, jump red lights and pelican crossings with impunity, and probably has a camera on top of his helmet in case he thinks he can have a go at any passing motorist who displeases him.......I am amazed that Natural [ ??] England have given permission to destroy Mallard eggs, when what these pack of numpties should be doing is destroying Canada geese eggs.....They are non-native, invading native goose territories, and are aggressive towards humans,are three times the size of Mallards producing ten times as much crap as mallards, in bigger lumps..... 9/11/2019 11:23:07 am
What ever next. Exterminate sparrows because they chatter to much.
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Peter Jarvis
9/11/2019 07:04:32 pm
We have no house sparrows left, nor had any for several years. (We still have hedge sparrows or dunnocks).
Roberta
9/11/2019 11:57:01 am
I agree with a comment written already -
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Geoff Thompson
9/11/2019 01:17:14 pm
Surely these "uncontrolled" Mallards are walking on the paths (paths are meant to be walked on), whereas the equally "uncontrolled" cyclists are CYCLING on the paths, contrary to the correct use of paths. I assume that any humans walking on the paths will be at significantly greater risk of harm from "uncontrolled" cyclists than from any Mallard walking on the paths.
Sharon Smithen
9/11/2019 06:58:22 pm
I totally agree Roberta and others comments exactly who are these stupid people? Whatever next...leave our bloody wildlife alone!
Elizabeth Clark
9/11/2019 12:43:57 pm
Another reason to make our country a laughing stock. It gets worse and worse. The people who come up with these stupid rules should be sacked.
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stunutt@gmail.
9/11/2019 06:33:40 pm
From the sound of stories posted on this website (and who on earth could make them up if not true!), "Natural" England should be disbanded (Surely this waste-of-money organisation is not funded by the TAX-PAYER ? ? ?
Rutledge
9/11/2019 12:56:31 pm
well my suggestion is Rutledgeone many O'Toole might be thinking,thole cycling fling the cyclists resll should pay more attention to that's onyhe road in front of them ,I have s fairly large rheelcgsir,but cyclists still mdndge to jmp into me if I'm crossing the road! srefussblrd O'Toole going to be filled because these idiots think they own the yisd,they don't pay attention ,most of them ,DND if cycling around in s natural environment thru could be hitting anything ,they all need to have proficiency or rye tests !
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Andrew Miller
9/11/2019 01:18:49 pm
This really has nothing to do with cycling - I very much doubt any of the cycists who use that route would even know about, never mind support the licence application.
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I am appalled by Natural England's ability to give licences to the thick to DESTROY all sorts of our beautiful wildlife for such ridiculous reasons. OOH! a bird landed on my flat roof and made a noise. I can't stand it! KILL IT! Humans are so selfish. DON'T LET NATURAL?!/ ENGLAND DO ANY MORE DAMAGE. LET THE WHOLE BUNCH BE EXAMINED TO SEE IF THEY ARE FIT FOR PURPOSE!!
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Geoffrey Bold
9/11/2019 03:36:09 pm
The global environmental problem is caused by an excess of human population. Start by culling Natural England staff 16/11/2019 10:57:06 am
Yes, I agree. I thought it is illegal to destroy birds eggs? Surely the beautiful ducks were using that path long before man took it over. It is speeding ignorant cyclists that need to be banned - off every road and path in the country. T and the ducks. They are a danger to human life, though not sure if they leave anything behind them like the ducks do.
Roger Coombs
9/11/2019 03:42:19 pm
Aggressive Cyclephobic Mallards versus poor innocent timid law abiding polite caring lycra wearing totally public spirited and kind two wheeled citizens and demi gods. Sounds like a Steven King horror story. Ban and cull these awful birds into extinction. Cyclists were here first and have crept quickly to the highest pinnacle of a deeply respectful plethora of other road and path users. We humbly bow to your superiority and exemplary manners towards others.
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9/11/2019 04:56:03 pm
Why are they called Natural England when all they do is allow our wonderful wildlife to be hurt and killed
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Helen Harrison
11/11/2019 05:39:42 pm
Totally agree with you, Carol. 9/11/2019 05:52:11 pm
I'm so glad I signed the original petition and found Jason's website. I never imagined things like this going on: I know we're living in a feckin' lunatic asylum but the actions and justifications of (Un)Natural England are beyond parody. How about culling the few remaining hedgehogs - ie the ones that haven't yet been squashed to a pulp - as they must surely pose a threat to speeding drivers!
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Elaine Neish
9/11/2019 10:18:27 pm
The only 'safety concern' I see is 'Natural England' itself. They really don't like birds a lot do they?
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ian
9/11/2019 11:34:08 pm
Just because the licence applicant quotes the risk to cyclists as being a justification, does not mean that any cyclists have raised objections about, or indeed been actually impeded by any Mallards.
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Susan C
10/11/2019 11:09:37 am
I wish I lived somewhere where my daily route had this so called "problem" I think people need to get a grip and stop thinking evrything belongs to them and that animals who belong in the world as much as we do are in the way. People who don't slow down for the ducks should be fined not listened to whilst they complain like idiots.
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Pamela Allen
13/11/2019 09:34:59 am
The real underlying truth behind the applicant's application - Money, the making of profit by one commercial business, as inferred
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David Clive
13/11/2019 03:03:44 pm
AMEN :)
Marilyn Barker
2/12/2019 05:31:56 pm
Having read through many of the comments below I can see how ridiculous ‘Natural England’ appears to the vast majority of us. How can it be that an authorised organisation can get away with the blatant murder of innocent creatures? There is never justification for killing other living things for human convenience.
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Dee
9/11/2019 10:42:31 am
I have been so terrified of rampaging mallards that I have thought of applying for a licence myself for my local waterway. These sinister birds have a habit of leaping out at you as you walk past, quacking in a most aggressive manner. They also poo without using the public toilets - disgusting. Finally, in the spring they insist on courting in the car park next to the river, often holding up the traffic for at least 30 seconds. As for Coots - just don't get me started!
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Suzanne
9/11/2019 10:49:40 am
These people should be called unnatural england clearly uncontrollable idiots!! If the people on bikes using the park are moaning about ducks being in the way don’t use the park to ride walk!!
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Cherry
9/11/2019 12:53:19 pm
Does Natural England think that humans on bikes are more natural than ducks on foot. Get your priorities right please. Surely cyclists can control their speed and their brakes.
Lee Kirkwood
9/11/2019 05:18:33 pm
Totally agree, natural England, they should ashamed of themselves, and as for this "applicant", perhaps he should consider moving somewhere were there are none of these terrifying creatures! Siberia maybe, try cycling there!
Rupert King
9/11/2019 11:27:37 am
Great post Dee! Yeah ducks - so sinister and badly behaved!
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Ken
9/11/2019 04:12:49 pm
I reckon licences should be issued to control the imbeciles who issued the licences to control the ducks !
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Dave Barrett
9/11/2019 10:44:56 am
What utter nonsense from Natural England. They must be completely mad. Sack the lot of them as birds and animals have the right to life as we all do. Who are we to kill animals. We don’t own the world
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David Hopkins
9/11/2019 10:46:08 am
I'm a keen and regular cyclist and I've never had a problem with ducks trying to knock me off my bike. Humans in cars, yes, but ducks, no.
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Jillian Head
9/11/2019 02:14:01 pm
Funny how we have pheasants running out in front of cars and nobody is suggesting pheasant rearing should be banned, least of all Natural England.
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Laura Mak
9/11/2019 10:48:22 am
Whoever wrote this nonsense and then granted the licence should be sacked!! What utter garbage!! If it wasn't so serious it would be laughable. Rescind this nonsense. Award this person the Jeremy Beadle award for being a crackpot.
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9/11/2019 10:50:23 am
It's utterly unbelieveable. Wildlife is dying all around us and the organisation who is ment to protect it destroys it willynilly. Maybe them lot are a very bribeable bunch. Why the hell are cyclists are given a god damn right? Most of them are a nuisance anyway and if they can't cycle around them poor ducks or other unfortunate creatures, maybe they shouldn't be on a bike in the first place. How are children to learn about their natural habitat if it's slowly but surely destroyed? Who are those clowns in office?
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Rita Pirouet
9/11/2019 11:22:03 am
Hi Birgit, I don't think cyclists want this to happen at all. Its just an excuse to kill the ducks.
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Graham Drew
9/11/2019 10:50:36 am
I know this sounds stupid but can't we just nuke these dangerous ducks before more cyclists get killed.
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Bear
9/11/2019 11:11:04 am
I'd rather nuke the cyclist. As a boater I have found that cyclists are far more dangerous than the ducks
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Joy Edwards
9/11/2019 10:51:28 am
I live in South Staffordshire. I am 58 years old. I cycle everywhere: shopping; leisurely rides into the countryside around where I live, including canals, bridleways. I have NEVER encountered 'uncontrollable' ducks that have caused a nuisance. I have encountered plenty of ducks waddling very slowly, as they do but they have NEVER caused me any problems. It is easy to avoid them if they were to be on the path. I often get off the bike to watch them. This is just an excuse Natural England are using to control numbers. I cannot imagine who would have complained about this unless it's one of their executives belting around the countryside on a bike doing a time trial and the ducks 'got in the way'. In which case they are at fault not the ducks. I'm sure many country walkers, cyclists and horse- riders would agree.
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Wadvern Davies
9/11/2019 11:07:25 am
I too live in South Staffordshire and this year have watched Duck, Geese and Swans court and breed on the parkland in front of my house, Yes they poo on my lawn but it is a small price to pay to be able to watch these magnificent birds from the comfort of my lounge. Incidently the birds have learnt to cross busy roads either on zebra or pelican crossings( they haven't yet learnt to press the buttons but the local motorists stop anyway).
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Edward Barratt
9/11/2019 10:52:52 am
Once again 'Natural England' proves itself to be hostile and entirely unsympathetic to nature. I hope this strengthens the resolve of all right minded people to speak up and act on behalf of defenceless wild animals.
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Sara Daw
9/11/2019 10:52:53 am
This Organisation are truly sinister and are causing great harm to nature-they are quite the opposite of what they purport to be concerned with i.e protecting nature. They need exposing and stopping.
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Robert Harrison
9/11/2019 10:53:08 am
Humans are the problem to the whole world. There are far to many of us .
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Robin Lloyd
9/11/2019 10:57:50 am
- just a little bit of realisation that wild birds of every sort,but particularly ducks, because they are so incredibly formed,are one of our country`s greatest heritage.
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Simon Barrow
9/11/2019 10:58:36 am
I wonder if Natural England were watching this video when agreeing to this licence https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6_BGKyAKigs
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stunutt@gmail.
9/11/2019 06:48:54 pm
SIMON -- I just LOVED that VID :XD
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William Paige
9/11/2019 11:00:40 am
Apart from all the valid comments already made, I am wondering what on earth a general election has to do with Natural England and how an election can possibly affect them?
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Tim Burke
9/11/2019 02:30:42 pm
Because, for political reasons, and to assuage the shooting lobby, English Nature / Natural England was put under DEFRA. Thus it is controlled by the wrong people (the right people have largely left the organisation as a result).
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Paul Beadle
9/11/2019 11:02:24 am
What is it with these cyclists, they pay no licence, tax or insurance, they take no test to be on the road now they want to destroy our wildlife.
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Chris Batey
9/11/2019 12:00:37 pm
Please don't use your obvious dislike of cyclists to rant here.There is no evidence an actual cyclist requested any ducks be shot.
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Richard Handy
9/11/2019 12:12:58 pm
Is this anti-cyclist rant satire? Surely it can't be serious.
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Nigel Malone
9/11/2019 11:06:13 am
Yet another truly PATHETIC comment that completely misses the point of the article.
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Richard Lockwood
9/11/2019 11:24:16 am
I would love to know who are the individuals are on the Quango and what their vested interests are, other-to destroyiong all that is good. It needs closing down good and proper. Whats their next target Hedgehogs, for eating too many insects etc, Oh I better not give these Nutters ideas.
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Joan Hughes
9/11/2019 11:25:21 am
Natural England what a load of baloney.
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Ken Bailey
9/11/2019 11:30:45 am
I read all these fabricated reasons from Natural England as to why we should destroy our wonderful wildlife and every time I’m totally appalled. They are the ones that should be destroyed. I’ve been a member of the RSPB for many years. Why are such a large organisation with over 1 million members not doing anything about this appalling situation.
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David Clive
9/11/2019 11:33:12 am
Time to drag these incredibly sick individuals out of office and replace them with human beings with a heart and some bloody commonsense. Do even such people even exist any more is more to the point. We live in a satanic upside down clown world, welcome to the new world order eh!!
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Michael A Bennett
9/11/2019 11:35:09 am
It is obvious that there is an institutional prejudice against all wild birds that only panders to the pathetic whims of those that seek licenses for the removal of the perceived and totally irrational threat by the presence of wild birds, especially those who seemed to be fated to come into contact with those who are paranoid about any wild life form. One might have hoped that the Home Office was the only Government department that was practicing through bureaucratic means of creating a hostile a environment; 'Natural England' seems to belong to the same 'club.'
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Hugh Morgan
9/11/2019 11:39:37 am
Don't children often walk out in front of cyclists and drivers too?
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Ewa Allison
9/11/2019 11:50:45 am
Better nuke the kids too😂
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Susan Yates
9/11/2019 11:39:39 am
Thank you for all the work you do exposing idiocies and destruction.
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Tim Hanson
9/11/2019 11:48:47 am
'Natural England' is just another government job creation scheme. Presumably their year end performance statistics are purely based upon the number of critters they have destroyed. Do these people ever issue licences to increase the population sizes of animals that are already on the endangered list or do anything at all that improves their chances? I don't think so. Surely the costs to tax payers for these wholly barbaric activities could be put to better use.
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Marjorie Beebee
9/11/2019 12:02:40 pm
Well, as an elderly person I've felt much more threatened by cyclists than I ever have of wildlife when walking in parks/towpaths!
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Huw Lewis
9/11/2019 12:07:55 pm
Well done Jason on exposing more moronic actions by so called "Natural England"-there are many frankly disturbed people who obviously are happy to kill our beautiful wildlife including those poor Mallards who dare pose a threat to cyclists and who dare to poo in public places-gosh what next!-the whole system of licencing needs reviewing-to stop some clown in Natural England or indeed any other organisation from authorising the requests of other clowns(those who regard Mallards etc as a "danger" to people ) from wanting to kill them-we need to be strong, scientific and above all STAND UP FOR OUR RAPIDLY DIMINISHING WILDLIFE
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Sandyduck
9/11/2019 12:16:22 pm
Cull Natural England staff!!!!! Also ban them from using public toilets.
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Sara May
9/11/2019 03:01:34 pm
Make them share the parkland with the ducks
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Helen Louise Ward
12/11/2019 09:58:15 am
What public toilets.
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Dorothy Norman
9/11/2019 12:18:05 pm
Totally agree. Natural England is not fit for purpose and should be disbanded. A lot of charities could do a better job.
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Rob Watts
9/11/2019 12:18:10 pm
Absolutely ridiculous reason. I would like to add then that if we are now to kill ducks because they walk in front of cyclists, then how about other things too ?
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David Morris
9/11/2019 05:31:45 pm
Don't forget Wood Pigeons - they're a real menace where I live Cheshire).
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David Clive
9/11/2019 07:05:33 pm
That was good! hahaha :)
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10/11/2019 10:09:20 am
I don't understand people wanting to kill anything that moves, we are supposed to be a nation of animal lovers, yet instead of making use humans responsible for our action these animals and birds are the ones that have to obey the rules or they get the death sentence. I live in a small town called Bishops Waltham. There road signs were even cars have to stop for the ducks crossing the road. Perhaps these cyclists and natural England should take a leaf out of their book.
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Joan How
9/11/2019 12:32:22 pm
I am appalled by the sheer incompetence of Natural England, and I would have thought there are far more important issues to be concerned with. I am far more concerned about the number of cyclists who not have bells and fly up at high speed on one when walking in a nearby park. Perhaps Natural England should consider walkers threatened by such cyclists as an endangered species.
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Krishna Sodha
9/11/2019 12:44:39 pm
Who has given Natural England the right to decide for destroying birds and the beautiful wildlife.
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HOWARD YOUDAN
9/11/2019 12:44:57 pm
Many thanks to Jason for exposing this lunacy. It seems everything has been said by others except one small point, maybe the election may be relavent because we could possibly elect a sensible government who would shut down Natural England. It's nice to dream !!!!
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9/11/2019 01:11:05 pm
Yes idiotic decisions by Natural England - but surely the solution is to properly finance it and appoint better managers, not abolish what should be a vital organisation.
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Karen Henry
9/11/2019 02:11:57 pm
It would seem to me that a group called Natural England are failing in their duties/job every time they allow the killing of any wildlife. There are so many other solutions in every case, and killing is the most destructive and laziest of any of the solutions.
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stuart shelton
9/11/2019 02:39:25 pm
Following Natural England's logic we might just as well annihilate all wildlife ! Mankind* has lived alongside the wildlife since time began. The officers of NE obviously need treatment for mental disorders.
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Elaine R Donnelly
9/11/2019 04:02:33 pm
I cannot believe that duck eggs are being destroyed, because some Lycra-lad wannabe is slowed a second or two, because the duck is walking in its own territory. The duck belongs there; the cyclist does not. I drive and I frequently have to slow or stop to allow birds on the road to get out of the way. I have a horn which I use if necessary. Don't cyclists have bells any more? Animals have more right to be than humans. They're not destroying the planet. And by the way, I can't walk very far, but I keep my driving to a minimum and would drive a n electric car if I could afford it.
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Peter R Allen
9/11/2019 05:49:55 pm
Who pays these people?
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Marcia
9/11/2019 06:10:47 pm
The only animal to scare me was when the party I was leading disturbed a swan with signets.
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stangya sorensa
9/11/2019 06:27:16 pm
What next? Attack Of The Killer Shelducks? Day Of The Zombie Widgeons? Undead Aylesburys World? Are they stupid or do they think we are?
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Debbie Macmillan
9/11/2019 06:48:10 pm
Apart from a feeling of anger at the stupid excuses from NE, I am lost for words!! :(
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Keoth Murray
9/11/2019 06:54:19 pm
This is ridiculous state of affairs & cannot believe it is an authentic claim - I cycle over 6,000 km a year & cannot remember seeing a duck on the Hampshire or New Forest lanes & would not bother me one bit if I did.
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The Baron
9/11/2019 07:03:41 pm
Missed a trick here. They should have just allowed the removal of the eggs to a safe location.... and incubate them. Couple of months feeding up and straight in the deep fat fryer... NOM.
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Andrew Dimoglou
9/11/2019 10:02:56 pm
is it ok to share this Jason?Everybody should know what this organisation that's supposed to be protecting our wildlife are doing....will delete it if not.
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Steve R
10/11/2019 01:33:10 am
I am so in agreement with the other posters here, the widlife were here before we overran the planet and the selfish demand culling of ducks, since when did they cause climate change?. As for cyclists I doubt the ordinary one is bothered, it is the speed racers that are the problem, running me down on a pedestrian crossing, because a person is stupid doesn't mean we have to eliminate every single risk. Lions eat poachers trampled by the poachers own prey, elephants, tough. N.E. really haven't got a clue when they rubber stamp licences, their role is to question them, they really have lost the plot and understanding why their organisation exists, P45's with no redundancy payments when it closes down.
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Irene Leggett
10/11/2019 07:52:13 am
The 'workers' at Natural England must ALL be wildlife haters, is that one of the 'qualities' required for working there??? They give licences to cull MALLARD DUCKS that pose a threat to cyclists, what about the MILLIONS, yes that's right, MILLIONS of pheasants and partridges that are hand-reared (every year!!!!) and at the end of September, these semi-tame birds are released into the countryside so they can be shot by glorified thugs called hunters. These semi-tame birds wander around the country lanes and fields in large flocks, they do not fear humans and do not even fly away so they are nothing but sitting targets for the brain-dead, heartless, gut-less hunting fraternity. The hunters kill so many in a day's hunting, that many carcasses are just left to rot in piles or put into pits. Never mind culling mallards, lets cull Natural England and ALL the murdering 'hunters'
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Bob Crook
10/11/2019 08:01:16 am
As someone who had the great misfortune of once working for this mental institute, ie Natural England, nothing surprises me anymore. What do you expect from an organization run by the shooting industry !!
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Julie Williams
10/11/2019 09:35:05 am
Please tell 'Natural' England to ask out-door restaurants to put up notices warning the public not to feed the birds, as it will result in the birds being killed. Cyclists should be asked to cycle slowly in Parks so as to avoid hurting ducks - and children. Is there any kind of formal complaint that can be issued against this office of unnatural England?
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Allan J
10/11/2019 10:44:31 am
Ducks running out in front of cyclist, does that mean I can apply for a license to reduce the sheep and cows that roam free on roads near me
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Ken Latter
11/11/2019 09:31:02 am
I think Julie Williams may have hit upon a very good idea. Is there anywhere where a formal complaint could be lodged about these imbeciles? For instance where does their money come from? Is NE a registered charity and do they enjoy privileges? Can those privileges be withdrawn by some legal body etc etc. May be the Charity Commission etc.There must be lots of ways and means to expose these idiots, surely? It is not a complaint that is wanted, really, it is some sort of activity that can have legal penalties dropped on them.
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Bob Kelly
11/11/2019 11:11:32 am
Thank Goodness these people don't have any authority of The New Forest (I hope they don't anyway) ducks? Try coping with New Forest ponies, donkeys, cattle, swans etc. Just hope these Duck exterminators don't decide to move down here...........
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christiane free
11/11/2019 09:04:09 pm
In a dwindling world of environment, animal of every kind and vegetation of every kind due to the 'Over population' of apparent self-centered ninipoos, forgetting that they 'came last' in this world, will perish with the 'Dangerous Creatures', be they what they will, as the 'ninipoos', me/myself and I expands beyond all borders of any given realm, is such a pity. Small Minds and unfortunately, even Smaller Minds in Agreement. Disbanding the System is difficult with me/myself and I's having built and running it. Take all in complaint and agreement therewith, put them in the midst of a 'Path' or on a 'Seating' and encourage THOSE DANGEROUS DUCKS, or any other Creature TO ATTACK!!!!!! Those TEETH and Wings are REALLY DEADLY! Perhaps, those Cyclists need a course in Respect your World.,....YOU SHARE IT....NOT OWN IT.... Little Dictators????????
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Roger Hayter
12/11/2019 02:41:26 pm
There may be good reasons for reducing a local duck population, say if they are harming fish, plant or insect populations by becoming too large. But no rational reason seems to have been given in this application.
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Rs Sopp
13/11/2019 12:24:07 pm
So who is/ was the ‘ licence holder’?
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