Malcolm

On Thu, 3 Jul 2003 23:39:08 +0100, Tim Lamb <tim@marford.demon.co.uk>
wrote:

>In article <jML$B7BFxGB$EwIp@jgj-jewellers.demon.co.uk>, Malcolm Kane
><malcolm@jgj-jewellers.demon.co.uk> writes
>>Before you reply I do not deny that Magpies take eggs and young but I
>>have yet to see anything other than hearsay to support this.
>>
>>If you know better please give the reference for the research I would be
>>interested to read it.
>
>Can we take it that no research has been done because;
>
>a. lack of funds.
>
>b. anyone observing Magpie behaviour in the Spring knows they take eggs
> and young.
>c. confirming the above would not swell any charitable coffers.
>
>(snip)
>
>>First hand experience that is not backed by facts and figures is not of
>>any use. By the way I do live in the real world I have been involved in
>>countryside and country activities for more decades than I care to
>>remember. So please stop stating real world and back your statement by
>>a few references of properly carried out research which shows your
>>point.
>
>The point has to be that without interference from Magpies more *first
>attempt* nests would produce viable fledgelings.

You don't say? like, without building the motorway, or the industrial
estate, or the nuclear reactor etc!

Probably best sticking to reality.
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So, you dont like reasoned,
well thought out, civil debate?

I understand.

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