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Indoor Meeting – Change of Speaker

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As previously noted in an email to members the scheduled speaker for the Indoor Meeting on 25th January has had to withdraw. The good news is that the meeting will go ahead well-known FBC member Harry Bell will deliver a presentation  entitled “Raptor Monitoring in Fife.”  With birds of prey seldom out of the birding headlines these days this will be an ideal opportunity to hear about the situation in the Kingdom from the perspective of Harry and his expert team. 

Valuation Of White-Tailed Eagle Re-introduction In Fife

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Members have been emailed a link to a questionnaire from a St Andrews University student whose dissertation involves an evaluation of the impact of the White-tailed Eagle re-introduction programme in Fife. Members are encouraged to participate.

 

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Reintroducing White-Tailed Sea Eagles

Questionnaire Cover Sheet:

This research seeks to value the benefits and costs of reintroducing White-Tailed Sea Eagles to Tentsmuir, East Fife. The cost and benefits will be framed using an ecosystem service framework. As such, values will be calculated for their impact on nutrient cycling, biological control, food sources, recreation, their aesthetic value, cultural and artistic value, spiritual and religious value and lastly, science and educational value.

This study is being conducted as part of Duncan Leese’s, Honours Degree thesis in the School of Geography and Sustainable Development.

 

The Questionnaire:

Initially, you will come across the survey participation sheet. This sheet provides all of the background information with regards to the study. This is followed by the participation consent form. On the consent form are 8 tick boxes, to begin the survey ALL boxes must be ticked. If one is not ticked, then the survey cannot be undertaken.

With regards to any questions about the study – please contact the contact email (listed in participation information form) as we are than happy to answer any questions about the study.

By pressing on either of the following links, you will be taken to the study:

https://standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0BsXdI7256W1RDT

Valuation of White-Tailed Sea Eagles

 

I would be tremendously grateful if you could complete this questionnaire as part of my research. Thank you so much for your time.

Kind Regards,

Duncan Leese

Urban Gulls

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Members who have read the Fife Free Press on a regular basis over recent years will be aware that each summer there is correspondence about urban gulls defending their young. The gulls are often the subject of misinformed comment unworthy of a response. However the situation has become more serious with Councillor Gordon Langlands of Burntisland and John Bruce of Burntisland Community Council calling for a cull. (Apparently a cull has already taken place in Dundee). FBC member Leo du Feu is leading the way in attempting to educate the local public and politicians regarding the facts about urban gulls and their behaviour. He has given permission for his letter to the press and his communication to relevant parties to be posted in the Documents section of the website along with a couple of images. Members may wish to follow Leo’s example. If press and councillors are inundated with well informed contributions from members perhaps there will be the chance of tolerance prevailing.

New Fife Atlas Now Available to Order

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‘The Breeding and Wintering Birds of Fife’ now has a likely publication date of 26th August. Information about this publication can be found in a promotion document in the ‘Documents’ section of our website.

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