It has taken them some time but the European Commission has finally got round to insisting that France completely outlaws chasse ά la glu (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/30/european-commission-orders-france-to-outlaw-barbaric-glue-traps-for-birds). These barbaric glue traps, where branches of trees on which song birds might perch are covered with a sticky substance were banned by the Birds directive in 1979. The powerful hunting lobby, in France, have, however, been able to use the method since 1989 in 5 SE departments. They argued that the method was 'traditional'. So were bear baiting, fox hunting and cock fighting!
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
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