Overstaying, hog the best spots.

[Burgiesburnin]

The owners swear that the overstay was beyond their control.

[Alan de Enfield]

And it all started with a bird nesting in the fenders.

 

(C&RT 'animal protection' rules say that a boat must not be moved whilst it has nesting birds - plays havoc with overstaying enforcement)

[peterboat]

Wish I was there

[MarkHez]

Project for sale, recently blacked, perfect liveaboard.

[Loafer]

To suit enthusiast!

[john6767]

Lick of paint, sorted....

[Guest]

Often seen on Apollo Duck described as a 'project boat'.

[John V]

043 by mudlarker2, on Flickr

 

 

We have trouble with CMers on salt water as well !!!

[cuthound]

043 by mudlarker2, on Flickr

 

 

We have trouble with CMers on salt water as well !!!

I blame CRT for not doing enough dredging.

[Laurie Booth]

The owners swear that the overstay was beyond their control.

TLC required.

[Klanky]

And it all started with a bird nesting in the fenders.

 

(C&RT 'animal protection' rules say that a boat must not be moved whilst it has nesting birds - plays havoc with overstaying enforcement)

 

I reckon my new line of plastic 'nesting birds' - available in sizes ranging from Skylark to Abyssinian Vulture - may prove a hit with those wishing to overstay......

[DeanS]

"lots of character" ;-)

[Guest]

"Huge potential"

[Burgiesburnin]

Another very popular spot.

[Athy]

The owners swear that the overstay was beyond their control.

Sad pictures, when one thinks of how splendid these boats must once have looked. Are they in South Africa?

[Jerra]

(C&RT 'animal protection' rules say that a boat must not be moved whilst it has nesting birds - plays havoc with overstaying enforcement)

It isn't CRT's animal protection rules it is the law of the land. Nesting birds and their nests must not be disturbed (unless of course they belong to the very short list of pest species0.

[Athy]

It isn't CRT's animal protection rules it is the law of the land. Nesting birds and their nests must not be disturbed (unless of course they belong to the very short list of pest species0.

Since when? I like birds and I would not wish to disturb their nests, but is there really a law which states that we shouldn't do so?

[Jerra]

Since when? I like birds and I would not wish to disturb their nests, but is there really a law which states that we shouldn't do so?

Yes wildlife and countryside act.

 

EDIT: First passed 1980 something.

Edited March 22, 2016 by Jerra

[Athy]

I must send a copy of it to the cat next door.

 

Correction: the cat which is SUPPOSED to live next door but treats the Athygarden like an all-you-can-eat buffet.

[Ray T]

This is how to make a space on popular visitor moorings.

 

[Theo]

I think this is happier in General Boating.

 

Theo

[Theo]

Since when? I like birds and I would not wish to disturb their nests, but is there really a law which states that we shouldn't do so?

A quick look at the RSPB site on the Wild Birds and the Law page revealed this:

 

Basic protection

All birds, their nests and eggs are protected by law and it is thus an offence, with certain exceptions (see Exceptions), to:

 

intentionally kill, injure or take any wild bird

intentionally take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird whilst it is in use or being built

intentionally take or destroy the egg of any wild bird

have in one's possession or control any wild bird, dead or alive, or any part of a wild bird, which has been taken in contravention of the Act or the Protection of Birds Act 1954

have in one's possession or control any egg or part of an egg which has been taken in contravention of the Act or the Protection of Birds Act 1954

use traps or similar items to kill, injure or take wild birds

have in one's possession or control any bird of a species occurring on Schedule 4 of the Act unless registered, and in most cases ringed, in accordance with the Secretary of State's regulations (see Schedules)

intentionally or recklessly disturb any wild bird listed on Schedule 1 while it is nest building, or at a nest containing eggs or young, or disturb the dependent young of such a bird.

[onionbargee]

How I would love to see the enforcement officers face when I tell him there's a bird nesting on my fender, steam would come out of his ears !

[Theo]

A quick look at the RSPB site on the Wild Birds and the Law page revealed this:

I note the inclusion of the work "intentionally". I would guess that this opens things to interpretation. If I move my boat complete with bird nesting on fender, I might do be intentionally disturbing the nest.

 

Nick

[Peter Reed]

I must send a copy of it to the cat next door.

 

Correction: the cat which is SUPPOSED to live next door but treats the Athygarden like an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Only one solution for that problem, invest in a catapult.