“Alarmist nonsense from the SGA”, says RSPB

Just in case there was any doubt, the RSPB says that the SGA’s concern over whether a sea eagle could differentiate between a child and its natural prey, is “alarmist nonsense”.

Bert Burnett of the SGA is reported by the BBC to have said: “Some might think this is gamekeepers making a fuss for some obscure reason. That’s not the case. It is a genuine concern felt by other people out there other than gamekeepers“. He didn’t elaborate about who these ‘other people’ are and whether or not they have game-shooting interests.

Don’t worry about being misunderstood Bert, I’m sure everyone can work out what the agenda is.

BBC news story here, including the response from the Scottish Government.