Re: BBC NEWS | Scotland | Scotland flies high on bird money

....and shooting is for Neanderthals.

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Phil Wilson wrote:
Dave P wrote:
"Nick" <n_rw-7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"Birds such as ospreys, sea eagles and red kites make a
multi-million
pound
contribution to Scotland's economy every year, according to an RSPB
study."

Much more at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4933810.stm
--
Nick in Northallerton


A fraction of what shooting brings in.

Yes, for that limited range of species, but general 'wildlife
tourism' - for all types of wild animal, flowers etc., may easily top
shooting. Shooting brings in about £17M per year, according to 'The
Scotsman' about a year ago, out of an estimated £468M for all tourism
(in Scotland).

Cheers,

Phil

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