Archive for November, 2007
Sporting Chance
From a concerned reader
I, along with many of your readers, was upset to see Scotland drop out of the European Championship but is it right that this was not only headline news but both Gordon Brown and Alex Salmond were present at the game - yet they have not had an official meeting yet. Is sport really this important to the world?
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Top RSPB tip
Thanks to our keen eyed bird watchers for the following
Provide your garden birds with a fresh supply of water every day to help them in the cold winter. You could even build a pond! Make sure though, if it is very cold to use tepid water and do not use any antifreeze products or other additives.The question has to be asked though. Because they state that, has someone done it?
3 lacklustre pieces of inspiration on “Top RSPB tip”
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Consultant G Says:
November 16th, 2007 at 10:39 amYikes - i hope not.
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November 16th, 2007 at 10:54 amIf you had a sign up telling the birds not to drink the water, it may actually help get rid of tics and flees but may also damage the feathers. Rather than using anti freeze or similar you could try wine or stronger drinking alcohols. These will have the same effect and lower the freezing point and will prob cause less immediate damage to the birds - though they may fly into a few more things
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November 16th, 2007 at 4:33 pmnever, EVER add anything to bird baths (other than water obviously. Wine, whisky, vodka - no !
It is a good idea though to provide water for birds but make sure once you start you maintain the supply, especially in cold weather when natural sources may freeze over. Also remember to feed garden birds at this time of year. Full information can be found at:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/helpingbirds/feeding/index.asp
and products ordered through:
http://shopping.rspb.org.uk/mall/departmentpage.cfm/rspb/76531/1/1
November 20th, 2007 at 10:04 am
The question of sport falls out side the remit of common sense. It does make sense though for two important individuals who both have a major role in running a country to talk to each other. In case they are reading this, pick up the phone to each other, and arrange a chat.
November 20th, 2007 at 10:05 am
Oops - sorry about the bad punctuation.