Enough with feeding the ducks.
Look, we have to talk about this feeding the birds lark. I know the RSPB tell you to do it,
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Why are there no really big insects any more? Blame birds.
It’s no secret that 300 million years ago, the largest insects were a lot bigger than they are now. The largest
Read moreThe lucky bustards
Way back in 2005 The Ranger blogged about an unexpected sighting of a flying Great Bustard (Otis tarda)seen over the
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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 moreDaft reasons to fell trees
The Ranger gets to hear some pretty feeble reasons for felling trees in his job – usually along the lines
Read moreBird flu – the advance continues
So, dead swans in Germany now. That’s getting a bit uncomfortably close. Suddenly the worries about a few Taiwanese bird-farmers
Read moreYou lucky Bustard!
A remarkable story from just over the water at Portland. You’ll no doubt be well aware of the Great Bustard
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