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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pe'rigin" data-source="post: 3474019" data-attributes="member: 48320">It’s a difficult balancing situation for the BBC here; they are making a popular programme for the masses that has a wide appeal for all ages and interests. Continuous persecution mentioning and foretelling the possible survival chances for the eagle probably will not linger long in the memory of the majority of the viewing audience. I don’t feel the BBC should always perceive that everything is hunky dory with the UKs wildlife, but the Beeb are not alone in portraying the ‘glass half full’ scenario to their audience, wildlife Charities and Trusts are equally guilty.That’s where I feel the problems lies, the majority of people within this Kingdom, are just not bothered, no matter how much information you give them.  You may consider the Hen Harrier petition a success, but the response was a tiny fraction of the UKs total population.We might consider that discussing in depth the plight of our raptors on autumn watch important, but for vast majority of ordinary viewers it isn’t.  Its not that I think they don’t care, its simply in their lives the issue isn’t paramount.</blockquote>