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Topic ID 4342
23/04/2009 by manaton
Animal cruelty
I am not sure if any of you have seen the lovely sight of the coots nest near the bridge at Hertford Basin, on the way to Tesco. The female coot has given birth to some beautiful chicks.
Sadly I was there today as I check on them regularly and a group of male yobs were passing over the bridge throwing items at the birds (not food by the way). Fortunately the ducks were able to get away and I stood in front of the coots' nest to distract their attention and stare them out.
The sight of those young coots is fantastic and gives me and others a great deal of pleasure every time I see them. It makes me more than angry when I see mindless pieces of scum being cruel to animals.
I would urge all of you passing by the area just to check in on the birds to make sure no-one is harassing them.
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Reply ID 62842
23/04/2009 by Marilyn
Were they in school uniform? if so it may be worth letting the school know..........
they yobs that is not the coots [:D]
Reply ID 62851
23/04/2009 by night owl
This gets right up my beak and ruffles my feathers if I see them I will have a word with them and then ask do you swim? Ho ho but we must not upset these little darlings to much they might call the police.
Reply ID 64016
12/06/2009 by James007
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Originally posted by manaton
I am not sure if any of you have seen the lovely sight of the coots nest near the bridge at Hertford Basin, on the way to Tesco. The female coot has given birth to some beautiful chicks.
Sadly I was there today as I check on them regularly and a group of male yobs were passing over the bridge throwing items at the birds (not food by the way). Fortunately the ducks were able to get away and I stood in front of the coots' nest to distract their attention and stare them out.
The sight of those young coots is fantastic and gives me and others a great deal of pleasure every time I see them. It makes me more than angry when I see mindless pieces of scum being cruel to animals.
I would urge all of you passing by the area just to check in on the birds to make sure no-one is harassing them.
manaton. Next time, phone the police first and do the proper thing. You are entitled to hold or follow an individual causing any cruelty to protect the animal. Involve as many people in the area that can identify the individual(s).
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