In recent times there has been a visible increase in Swan and Duck carcasses around the reserve, this fellow and his piers are certain to be responsible for a great proportion of them ...
So what is the Wild Life Trusts policy ? ...... I don't know ..... but the reality is that nature balances availability and demand in many environments ..... personally, for me, I accept this status quo.
I think in most instances the WT doesn't practice predator control. Personally I think it's a very steep and slippery slope once you practice predator control ie if you kill one fox do you then justify raptors or even badgers to be controlled.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, I love the fact it's in the reed bed
Good point Douglas.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture John I have seen him there a few times
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