I can’t wait to get out and about, it seems like an age since I’ve had opportunity to meander with the camera.
Not long now and I’ll be set free.
I’ve been a bit concerned that I’d not seen any buzzards around her of of late, in the winter I was seeing or hearing them daily (I’ve only been seeing them around here since 2008 I think). I hoped they had moved on to better hunting rather than come to any harm and I’m pleased to say I saw one across the valley at the weekend, so all looks well.
However, over in the Derwent valley, thing have not been so good for birds of prey, a gamekeeper has been ordered to pay costs £10,000 and given a community service order for illegal trapping
A Derbyshire gamekeeper has been found guilty of attempting to illegally trap and kill birds of prey, following a 10-day trial.
Glenn Brown was convicted at Chesterfield Magistrates Court today of seven offences under the Countryside and Wildlife Act 1981, relating to the unlawful use of a cage trap on a grouse shooting estate on the Upper Derwent Valley. He was sentenced to 100 hours community service and ordered to pay £10,000 costs
The RSPB set up a covert camera operation and caught him red handed.
June 14, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Great perspective and depth in both photos. I love these landscapes – it must be nice to walk here in the summertime – and perhaps see a buzzard…
June 15, 2011 at 8:53 am
following a 10-day trial.
and caught him red handed.
What. Was this on legal aid? How much did this cost? More than £10,000 (ive met barristers) I bet.
June 15, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Wonderful views, and enjoy your meander! xx
June 16, 2011 at 2:14 am
What a gorgeous picture of the footpath! Another keeper!!!
June 16, 2011 at 5:49 am
Such a wonderful area with lovely walks and views ~ I bet you can hardly wait to get out and about more often. Glad they nabbed the ‘trapper’ !
June 21, 2011 at 10:54 am
Surely the £10,000 in costs is a mistake by the Court reporter?
June 21, 2011 at 12:26 pm
It seems not, from the local papers to the BBC they all report costs of £10,000
Unusual do you not think?