So @wildjustice.bsky.social is too edgy for @privateeyenews.bsky.social ! We're fans because the magazine speaks truth to power . That's what WJ tries to do too . We were surprised when PE said that it wouldn't run our second and third adverts , especially as they gave no reason for this .
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As none of them are ever seen hobnobbing with snobby types, quaffing bubbly and smoking giant cigars in Gentlemen's clubs.
I've walked on footpaths through these shooting estates, they are baron of most wildlife and amok with pheasants & thugs.
If Private Eye had done their own cartoon, you’d only have to pay for the bottom third of a page. 😆
Ask ‘em.
IMHO PE need to do more of this sort of material because British environmental hypocrisy is always very ripe for lampooning.
There was a pheasant hanging around where I used to live and he was making a right old racket for days, perhaps hoping to find a mate. It would be sad if he didn't find one.
BTW, loved use of the word "yoink".
Those that survive the infernal combustion engine and the gun breed enthusiastically.
https://theferret.scot/millions-gamebirds-imported-bird-flu-outbreak/
An answer is requested.
Shows how much interest I have in blood sports.
One cost us £500 last month flying out the hedge at the last moment & smashing a windowscreen, happened a few times
With such a high number of birds wonder how many accidents they cause
Suspect they are released close to roads for ease of access for keepers/shooters
Private eye letters p.21 this week 👇
What are the facts?
What are the facts?
Like to understand why.
Hope you find out.
I would imagine it's because it looks too similar to what might be cartoon editorial content, which was clearly the intention of the designer?
Do I want to run one over - no
Have I hit one? Yes - Caused £600 quid of damage to my vehicle
When they're young, in pens, they count as livestock, so the landowners can claim a farming subsidy.
When they're released, their status changes to "wildlife" so the estates aren't held responsible for road issues.
I kid you not.
Although the only published data I can quickly find suggests something more like doubling IN AUGUST (ie just after the 50M are released).
I doubt concern over a possible exaggeration is The Eye’s reason, but.