howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#1
the RSPB think that there are a shortage of sea birds.
apparently the shore bit is protected,but the sea bit is a problem to them.
one of the areas designated for protection is the bit between kingsdown and dover.
how does this work?
i cannot see the practicalities here.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#2
Howard yes I saw that about Dover on the BBC. It showed a picture of a cormorant in their feature. Dover has quite a few cormorants and they appear here along the seafront regularly. They pose elegantly on those lampshade marker things in the harbour, and in between posing, fish gaily by plunging into the sea and emerging with mackerel between their substantial beaks.
I have a picture somewhere will look it up.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#3
Yes here we go...not a great one but nevertheless it shows a resting Cormorant taking a break from snacking on the local sealife!
Im hoping to get a picture of one with magnificent outstretched wings one of these days.
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#4
At least the Cormorant appears to be obeying the DHB warning sign to swimmers ..which is more than can be said for the 'Erberts who fling themselves off there each summer usually when the Regatta is in full swing...
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#5
i love the cormorants, watched one year when one triumphantly brough a fish to the surface.
the seagulls homed in, the cormorant went under then emerged about 10 seconds later further out, brandishing the fish to the gulls again .
great entertainment.
marek
nice to see you today, i will soon get those tyre tread marks off of my head.
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#6
Howard
I nearly had you....but just think of the insurance money you'd receive..directclaims.com...lol
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#7
you got in before me there marek!!!!!
i was awaiting your reply, then was ready to contact blame direct.
ok 1 nil to man utd.
