Author Archives: Ian

It’s June and that means the annual gathering in Birmingham to celebrate wildlife in all its various forms at The Birmingham Wildlife Festival. This was the fourth year that we have attended and it always offers a variety of stalls and … Continue reading →

It has recently been widely reported that a school in Sussex- “Saxon primary school” decided to carry out a cull of Canada geese in a field which is apparently used by children at the school. The decision was supposedly based … Continue reading →

I have recently discovered an old Express and Star clipping from 1997, as well as a letter from Sandwell council at the time concerning a letter that I wrote back then when it was intimated that the council were thinking … Continue reading →

Two recent press releases from The Environment agency offer a very contradictory response to issues of water pollution and subsequent prosecution of those responsible. My dealings and experiences with this government quango, have shall we say over a considerable period … Continue reading →

Overhead power lines are ghastly things. Designed by man, there is ongoing and frequent debate about their links with cancer and human health and  incidents where they have killed people when falling down in high winds, as well as fatal accidents involving youngsters . … Continue reading →

A few of the highlights of 2017 and some favourite pictures.     HAPPY 2018 LOVE WILDLIFE

This is a long overdue but necessary follow up and update on what has been happening with regards to Sandwell council and Canada geese. It is perhaps best to read this post from last December as a starting point. After … Continue reading →

It is with great pleasure that this blog features the work of talented card maker Jo Adams. Jo has been a long time friend of the campaign and has a passion for wildlife/pagan interests which she uses in her card … Continue reading →

Following conclusion of the 2017 nesting season, we once again asked Sandwell council for information concerning their egg pricking arrangements in their parks and open spaces  via a freedom of information request. There was some delay in answering this but … Continue reading →

I don’t think it should come as any surprise that I have no time for fishing. I have dealt first hand like many other rescuers of wildfowl with the aftermath of this activity and what could have been reasonably prevented. … Continue reading →