slimy substance and birds
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Grumpybear
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causeway
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Not sure what I was expecting for the content of this thread...
on a more serious note
looks like it's actually mineral oil. naughty tankers?
on a more serious note
looks like it's actually mineral oil. naughty tankers?
Grumpybear
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So it seems.
Local BBC TV news this evening featured a RSPB rep claiming that MCZs were essential to preventing this kind of incident. Even the BBC hack looked embarrassed, and mumbled something about not everyone agreeing and the Channel being one of the busiest commercial waterways in the world.
FWB
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Yes I watched Spotlight too. Couldn't believe the reporter countering the MCZ angle. Unfortunately he might find his anti BBC doctrine comment career limiting.
Grumpybear
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Maybe. Perhaps the BBC is just beginning to trim its sails to the new wind? Balance, and all that.
dgadee
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Chris Packham (VP of RSPB) was on Newsnight and said that only 1% of birds cleaned from oil actually survive. Some say better not to clean them, rather to put them out of their misery - http://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/less-than-1-of-oil-soaked-birds-survive.html
Lakesailor
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Very good point. Quick and stress-free.
Too many Tiggywinkle types about.
Too many Tiggywinkle types about.
Nicholas123
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The ******* that dumped the oil should be put out of his misery.I'd happily volunteer 
sailorman
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planteater
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The ******* that dumped the oil should be put out of his misery.I'd happily volunteer
Yep.
