Wednesday, 10 August 2011

haiku

a cat
a garden
no birds

Tommy
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suggested reading for your cat:
Woods M., R. A. McDonald, S. Harris (2003)
Predation of wildlife by domestic cats
Felius catus in Great Britain -
Mammal Rev. 33: 174-188
May, R. M. (1988): Control of feline delinquency
- Nature 332: 392-393

Special note: The robin, which spends much of its time on or near the ground, is especially endangered by domestic cats.

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4 comments:

  1. Gerry Snape10 August 2011 at 14:25

    hey are all staying very quiet at the moment...buzz off cats!

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  2. The Weaver of Grass10 August 2011 at 15:47

    In my garden you could substitute the word 'hawk' Gwilym - the birds always see it before I do.

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  3. Gwil W10 August 2011 at 21:54

    He's a an old rogue - the neighbourhood night prolwer - but everyone loves him - except any birds and mice.

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  4. Gwil W11 August 2011 at 09:40

    Have now added some references for 'delinquent' cats to look at !

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