House sparrows are not pests
The cheeky house sparrow has undergone a drastic population decline in the UK during the last 25 years. In the
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Birds bothered by black bags
The Ranger had an most instructive and enjoyable trip round the Island’s landfill site recently. Run by Island Waste, it
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Hospital Dinner
After The Ranger’s adventures at the Isle of Wight’s only RSPB reserve, it was HM the Cat’s turn to go
Read moreBlackbird deathwish?
Known as blackie, merle, ouzel and zulu in various parts of Britain, the blackbird is not only one of the
Read moreLady Amherst’s Pheasant to become extinct in UK?
The Independent makes an unsourced claim that there is only a single Lady Amherst’s Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) left in the
Read moreZombie bird war on Island
Startling news from Isle of Wight Radio: At least a dozen more dead birds have washed ashore on our beaches
Read moreThe ultimate luxury: bird poo on your face.
It’s old news if you’re keeping up with the world of beauty treatments, but the latest thing this year for
Read moreRoast a swan: save a fish
The Ranger doesn’t take his kids to feed the birds in the park – despite being responsible for numerous sites
Read moreLadies: salt your husbands!
Ranger reader Dave Larkin has been hot on the virtual trail of the salted pigeon story. Following up the tale
Read moreLaying salt on a pigeon’s tail
Today the Ranger had an enjoyable family day out with various relatives. In the course of the day, the group
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