ChrisKten
It's true, I quite like Pigeons
Fair point Jos but is there actually a need to or would it be right to wait until we have solid evidence(we might already I dont know) that this is a big problem by which time it could be too late?
Is it not better to see that there is at least the obvious potential for a problem which I'm sure we'd all agree there is so then not take the risk of it becoming a problem?
As I've said before prevetion is better than cure especially if its too late for the cure to work.
While there may not be hard evidence as such that British Ruddies are actually causing a significant problem with Spanish white Headed Ducks at present I dont think anyone can deny the fact that Ruddies will breed with White Heads(hybrids that exist must proove that?) and nobody can deny that British Ruddies could get to Spain even if there isnt proof that they have yet though wouldnt the hybrids be proof of that too?
So in my opinion at least there's more than enough potential for a problem that it makes sense to act now instead of living to regret not acting just for the sake of the poor Ruddies that shouldnt be here anyway.
I'm sure Jos will reply to you, Adam, but your post is a good example of why I have a problem with this cull.
You're basically saying; kill a few thousand birds, at the cost of millions of pounds, just in case.