Need magpie for Larsen trap

magicbastarder

that was my understanding also. it doesn't cover general gardening.
the height of summer is not necessarily a good time to prune a hedge anyway.

Hocus Focus

magicbastarder wrote: »

https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/magpie/effect-on-songbirds

Perhaps an abundance of songbirds eggs would cause the magpie population to multiply.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Hocus Focus wrote: »

Perhaps an abundance of songbirds eggs would cause the magpie population to multiply.

No. Extensive research has shown no correlation.

GrumpyMe

udikv2fg53brjt wrote: »

The magpie is the only wildlife that tries to take advantage.

Whenever I disturb the soil in the garden Mr and Mrs Robin take front row seats so they can "take advantage"... :rolleyes:

monkeynuz

udikv2fg53brjt wrote: »

The magpie is the only wildlife that tries to take advantage.

What about foxes?

Cuckoos take advantage of other birds nests?

Any predator takes advantage of it’s preys weakness?

Owls are terrible they hunt at night the devious bastards!

monkeynuz

As for the person who said that magpies affect songbird populations.....,we have magpies, grey crows and jays in our garden as well as green finches, tree creepers, goldfinches, thrushes etc.

We also have little egret and herons, swans and herring gulls and black backed gulls and a few grey seals in the pond, oh and otters and not forgetting the birds of prey and the white tailed sea eagles.

Everyone seems fine, obviously the predators get what they need but that is a healthy ecosystem.

meathstevie

dathi wrote: »

Destroying the nests of magpie and grey grow

Section 22 (4) (e) makes it an offence to wilfully disturb a protected wild bird on or near a nest containing eggs or unflown young. Note that all birds are protected in Ireland under the EU Birds Directive. However, Section 22 (9) (d) states that the Minister may grant a licence to a person to “examine, inspect or take the nest or eggs of protected wild birds of a species so specified for such educational, scientific or other purpose as shall be so specified”.

Therefore, if you wish to remove/destroy the nests of magpies and grey crows, you must apply for a specific licence under Sections 9 and 22 (9) (d) of Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2012. In the licence application, you must state the:

Purpose of licence
Species Name
Area(s) in which applicant will operate
Use of fox/crow callers & crow decoys

Section 35 (1) (d) of the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2012 states that a person shall not – use an electrical or other instrument or appliance (including recording apparatus) emitting sound, for the purpose of hunting any wild bird or any wild animal.

There are derogations in place for the trapping and shooting of certain crows and magpies where they can be shot or trapped for reasons of crop and livestock protection. Spreading of avian parasites and taking eggs in the case of outdoor poultry would be well within parameters of the derogation.

For game birds there are open season orders in place which permits hunting with shotguns during certain times of the year.

ouxbbkqtswdfaw

I find other birds are not as clever in locating the hen eggs. Once a few were exterminated, that was the end of the problem.

Zzippy

monkeynuz wrote: »

As for the person who said that magpies affect songbird populations.....,we have magpies, grey crows and jays in our garden as well as green finches, tree creepers, goldfinches, thrushes etc.

We also have little egret and herons, swans and herring gulls and black backed gulls and a few grey seals in the pond, oh and otters and not forgetting the birds of prey and the white tailed sea eagles.

Everyone seems fine, obviously the predators get what they need but that is a healthy ecosystem.

You have seals and white tailed eagles in your garden?!!! :eek:

monkeynuz

Zzippy wrote: »

You have seals and white tailed eagles in your garden?!!! :eek:

Yes our garden includes shoreline on Kenmare Bay so our garden pond is Kenmare Bay :d

Lumen

monkeynuz wrote: »

Yes our garden includes shoreline on Kenmare Bay so our garden pond is Kenmare Bay :d

LOL. I thought you were taking the piss.

monkeynuz

Lumen wrote: »

LOL. I thought you were taking the piss.

I can understand why you would