[the bottle let me down]

What I don't understand is why are these pest birds protected in Britain? They're certainly not endangered here.

Britain seems to be having some sort of bird population problem. There was a report about a decrease in the number of house sparrows. The cause is unclear.

[Reaganwuzthebest]

Britain seems to be having some sort of bird population problem.

No doubt we'll be hearing theories about the Ozone Layer or greenhouse gases. Could be just nature taking its course, Britain loves their housecats.

[capt. norm]

Seagulls are protected largely because they are the 'garbage collectors' of the shoreline. They eay all the dead stuff that washes up and without them being around, it can get mighty smelly. They are like little garbage cans with wings.