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Sep 25 2009, 03:13 PM
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Before this thread becomes infested with puerile posts, I'd like to add the following. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 means it is illegal to: * Recklessly kill or injure any bat * Disturb a bat at roost * Damage a roost site or obstruct the entrance The Bat Conservation Trust Unit 2, 15 Cloisters House 8 Battersea Park Road London SW8 4BG Tel: 020 7627 2629 Fax: 020 7627 2628 Alternatively, if it's an emergency, the Trust also provides a special contact number. Call the Bat Helpline on 0845 1300 228.
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Sep 25 2009, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Sep 25 2009, 04:13 PM) Before this thread becomes infested with puerile posts, I'd like to add the following. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 means it is illegal to: * Recklessly kill or injure any bat * Disturb a bat at roost * Damage a roost site or obstruct the entrance The Bat Conservation Trust Unit 2, 15 Cloisters House 8 Battersea Park Road London SW8 4BG Tel: 020 7627 2629 Fax: 020 7627 2628 Alternatively, if it's an emergency, the Trust also provides a special contact number. Call the Bat Helpline on 0845 1300 228. At least I answered it; which makes my reply the most interesting reply so far
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Sep 25 2009, 10:23 PM
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Sep 25 2009, 11:17 PM) A will reiterate, I am disappointed that you see possible animal cruelty is is an opportunity to make jokes. What animal cruelty? Bats were displaced; not killed... I am sure they will find another home. It is life (Darwin's evolution... you might have heard it?). Don't exaggerate; trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill.
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Sep 25 2009, 10:34 PM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Sep 25 2009, 11:23 PM) What animal cruelty? Bats were displaced; not killed... I am sure they will find another home. It is life (Darwin's evolution... you might have heard it?). Don't exaggerate; trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Idiot. I said 'potential' animal cruelty, NOT KILLED. Second, it is illegal!!! Just to remind your vacuous little mind... The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 means it is illegal to:
* Recklessly kill or injure any bat * Disturb a bat at roost * Damage a roost site or obstruct the entrance
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Sep 26 2009, 07:53 AM
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Children ! This spat is getting a little out of hand . I can sympathise with the concerns of the bat supporters and if it is found to be as reported then the demolisher will be in serious trouble because they are legally obliged to survey the property before work commences . Unfortunately GMR , bats don't re roost like a flock of say starlings but run a very real risk of colony collapse without the sanctuary of their former home . I am sure we all appreciate the problems that these delightful little animals face so please treat the report seriously until ( hopefully ) it is proved ill founded .
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Sep 26 2009, 09:32 AM
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Sep 26 2009, 08:25 AM) Again, laughing at alleged cruelty, you sick minded little man. And don't bring my parents in to this. My anger is generated by your insistence in making fun of the topic. I wasn't making fun of the topic; you over reacted and it has ended up like this. You are just trying to make a drama out of this.
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Sep 26 2009, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE (lordtup @ Sep 26 2009, 08:53 AM) Unfortunately GMR , bats don't re roost like a flock of say starlings but run a very real risk of colony collapse without the sanctuary of their former home . I am sure we all appreciate the problems that these delightful little animals face so please treat the report seriously until ( hopefully ) it is proved ill founded . Even if the story is true - and it is in some places - very rarely do we ever get to see a prosecution. I agree about your concerns over those bats. As for 'colony collapse' I do believe that bats do usually find another place to live... or that is what I was told (not being a bat expert).
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Sep 26 2009, 09:57 AM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Sep 26 2009, 10:48 AM) Even if the story is true - and it is in some places - very rarely do we ever get to see a prosecution. I agree about your concerns over those bats. As for 'colony collapse' I do believe that bats do usually find another place to live... or that is what I was told (not being a bat expert). Thanks you for you concern...I'm glad to see neighbourly vigilance is alive and healthy in Newbury district. Whether these bats came to harm or not is besides the point.
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Sep 26 2009, 10:01 AM
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Sep 26 2009, 10:57 AM) Thanks you for you concern...I'm glad to see neighbourly vigilance is alive and healthy in Newbury district. Whether these bats came to harm or not is besides the point. You are welcome my friend. Neighbourly vigilance is alive and healthy in the Newbury district. If the bats do come to any harm then it is a collective responsibility to do something about it.... individual responsibility seems hard pushed on occasions.
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