Yes I agree AngieR, they are far to specific in their descriptions of birding sights. However if the egg thieves are serious they will trace the nests from the sound of the bird call. I also think that in the name of "conservation" human beings are getting far too close to the bird/creature that they are studying, whether it be to ring the bird or track the whales journey through the oceans. What do you think?
My eldest daughter was also very keen on the birds when a youngster (she belonged to Y.O.C) and went on regular club outings to spot birds. Now she is interested but nowhere near as keen as she once was.
Nice that your daughter still shows and interest, my son couldn't care less! However, I hope that because Olli loves spending time outside with me I can keep his interest tweaked.
The line between interfereing and conservation is a fine one I think GD2 and we as humans have a lot to answer for! I think focus should be on education and awareness where needed in the world and a lot more could be done in that respect. I do hope Olli carries on being interested as he gets older.
I am sure Olli will Angie. It is funny how my parents were always talking about the birds in their garden and I wasn't in the least interested when I was younger and had far more "exciting" things to occupy my mind, however I like to feel that I have continued where my parents left off and now nature and wildlife involves a huge part of my waking hours, whereas my daughters are vaguely interested and hopefully one day (before I leave this earth) they will become more actively interested.
I blame the EU and farming for the loss of the hedgerows and many of the native birds but in reality climate changes, loss of habitat, the loss of and often the hard surfacing of front gardens and a whole heap of other influences for the decline in wildlife in general, not just the birds but hedgehogs, certain butterflies etc.
On a more positive note, we have far more gold finches in our garden than we ever had before.
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Yes I agree AngieR, they are far to specific in their descriptions of birding sights. However if the egg thieves are serious they will trace the nests from the sound of the bird call. I also think that in the name of "conservation" human beings are getting far too close to the bird/creature that they are studying, whether it be to ring the bird or track the whales journey through the oceans. What do you think?
My eldest daughter was also very keen on the birds when a youngster (she belonged to Y.O.C) and went on regular club outings to spot birds. Now she is interested but nowhere near as keen as she once was.
Nice that your daughter still shows and interest, my son couldn't care less! However, I hope that because Olli loves spending time outside with me I can keep his interest tweaked.
The line between interfereing and conservation is a fine one I think GD2 and we as humans have a lot to answer for! I think focus should be on education and awareness where needed in the world and a lot more could be done in that respect. I do hope Olli carries on being interested as he gets older.
I am sure Olli will Angie. It is funny how my parents were always talking about the birds in their garden and I wasn't in the least interested when I was younger and had far more "exciting" things to occupy my mind, however I like to feel that I have continued where my parents left off and now nature and wildlife involves a huge part of my waking hours, whereas my daughters are vaguely interested and hopefully one day (before I leave this earth) they will become more actively interested.
I blame the EU and farming for the loss of the hedgerows and many of the native birds but in reality climate changes, loss of habitat, the loss of and often the hard surfacing of front gardens and a whole heap of other influences for the decline in wildlife in general, not just the birds but hedgehogs, certain butterflies etc.
On a more positive note, we have far more gold finches in our garden than we ever had before.
This morning I was very pleased to gain the trust of this White Breasted Nuthatch. I have only ever had them land on my hand a couple of times.
And one of my little Chickadees.