d ClltJicroc Advertiser and Times November 20,1970 Eagle has YIP status


THE ATTRACTION and importance of the golden eagle is accentuated by all the publicity that a young


eaglet received when he suc­ cessfully took flight from his


Lakeland eyrie. This flight, to a steadily


the efforts of the R.S.P.B., and the Nature Conservancy who provided the constant watch at the nest during the lengthy period of incubation


increasing army ol enthusi­ asts, was an achievement of flic utmost importance as this is the first golden eagle to have flown from an English eyrie for at least 250 years. I t was all made possible by


The king of all birds is, on close inspection, the most majestic of any on the British or foreign list of birds.


There is only one answer.


endless hours on the hillside by the Scottish glen which is frequented by a pair. They have, on several occasions, succeeded in reaping two eaglets. This is quite an extraordinary achievement for. as a general rule, only one chick survives.


Over the years I have spent


kestrels, lay their eggs at intervals and so the first chick is two days old .when his companion hatches. This gives the eldest great


and rearing. Now, with the eaglet on the


Eagles, like owls and


tant object in the sky you know that their parent is cn the way. With wonderful ease the giant eagle, with a wing­ span of six or seven feet, glides to the huge eyrie and with a short rise and check of speed just before reaching the nest she comes to rest with the grace of a, swallow. Early last May I rose day


F O U CERE IN


after day at dawn to trail across the bog, and on to higher- ground and the rocky bluff where my eagles have their home. I ’


wing, the Royal Society appeals to all its members not to seek out the birds as any disturbance even at this stage, may jeopardise future nesting in that area. Such is the treatment and


advantage and after a few days the largest chick, by keeping up a monotonous aggressive pecking, usually succeeds in killing • h i s brother. The compulsion to watch


Even the 12-weck-old eagle has a look of arrogance.


value accorded to this magni­ ficent king of the air. with which I have had regular con­ tact in the Highlands for almost a decade. And how I fervently wish,


all hope of further nesting, despite the law. However, it is encouraging


after spending so many happy hours watching and waiting for these birds, that it was possible to reveal their where­ abouts so that others might share this pleasure. But experience has shown, in the case of the osprey for instance, that, given a chance the egg collectors would quickly end


to know that ;n a world which day by day reveals more and more of the couldn’t care less attitude there arc still a band of enthusiasts willing to devote so much time to preser­ vation. Some may feel the eagle is unworthy of such pro­ tection, but those who abhor any bird with a hooked bill, must surely be in a very small minority. Even farmers and game-


keepers who may fear for the safety of them lambs or game will now regard the defama­ tion of the eagle as no more


than, false propaganda. like so many wild creatures,


the eagle has come in for a lot of abuse chiefly because of one particular rougish action. Like humans, eagles do at times break the law, but we do not condemn the human race because of one member’s action. If (lie eagle has a reason­ able supply of rabbits and


for many years have been nesting in the same glen in the midst.of sheep country since 1939. and have done no harm to the sheep. I often ponder upon the fas­


hares he will show’ no desire to hunt or kill domestic stock. The eagles I have watched


tiling far more thrilling in watching the arrival of the male eagle with a mountain hare or lamb than in seeing a thrush woodpecker or wag­ tail. For spectacular drama the private life of the golden' eagle surpasses all.


for it was from sunrise to noon that the sun lit the face of the rock. There is, undoubtedly some-


had to be early


these birds never falters. You m a y find satisfaction i n observing the birij in flight or in seeking out their habitat in far-away places often cn the very fringe of human habita­ tion.


fixed, as I am, when you watch from a hide all the intimate details of the eagles’ home. As you await the adults’


Or you may be held trans­


cination of the golden eagle, and why it has through time, been acclaimed by man in prose and poetry. Why even in this age of cosmic travel, does it continue to hit the head­ lines?


return, you are oblivious to any’ discomfort. Despite the crouched position and cramped joints, you can summon up all the patience of Job. When the young eaglets begin to take an interest in some dis­


beautiful. On the contrary there is something almost sinister in those cruel eyes and the massive hooked bill. Even the twelve-week-old eagle in my photograph has a profile which can send shud­ ders down the spine. When you note the tremen­


The eagle is certainly not Paul will


dously strong legs and huge talons which makes progress across the six-foot nest so very difficult! you are bound to admit this is a bird worthy of attention and presea-vation. Hence all the precautions •taken during 1/he nesting period of .the Lakeland eagle.


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CHAIRMAN of the execu­ tive committee of Clithcroc and district Venture Scout unit, 19-ycar-old Denis Burn, of Chalburn Road, Clithcroe, has gained the Duke of Edinburgh gold


Queen’s Scout award, is assit- nnt scout leader at St. Mary Magdalene and St. Paul's


award. Denis, who already holds the


Denis gamed the St. John Ambulance Association certi­ ficate in higher first aid. went on an Outward Bound School course at Eskdale in the Lake District, learned to drive and service a car and attained quite a high standard of phy­ sical fitness, among other things. He was one of the three


Scout Group. To earn the gold award


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and his parents will go to Buckingham Palace for the presentation of his certificate by the Duke of Edinburgh.


Distinguished


fo ur other people have been awarded the Scout Medal for distinguished service over a long period. They are: Mr. Stanley Westhead, chair­


man of Clitheroe and District Scout Council, and Mr. Fred Forrest, vice-chairman; also Mr. Jim Butters, District Scout, Leader, and Mr. Bill Seed. Scout Leader at Ribblesdale School for the past 12 years.


Success


Venture Scouts who, in July, climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 22 hours, taking copies of the Advertiser and Times will them. In the near future Denis


pictures and sketches and most of them are for sale, in aid of the Ribble Valley Swimming Pool appeal. Water colours of local


Road, Whalley, -asd her paint­ ings were to have been on show for a fortnight only. There; ante more than 20


THE current exhibition of ells and water colours by Mrs. Catherine Pape, at Whalley Library has proved so popular that it is being extended until a week tomor­ row. Mrs. Pape lives in Mitt-on


known artist, having had several paintings hung dm the Lancashire Artists’ Exhibition at the Harris Art Gallery in Preston.


Whalley is in the nature of a “farewell" one as she and her husband are shortly mov­ ing to the outskirts of Hawes Bank in the Lake District.


Her present exhibition in


available ot tile close of the exhibition.


Degree


AN OLD BOY of Clitheroo Grammar School Mr. Ian Gorst, son ot Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gorst, Langshaw


Drive, Clitheroe, has gained an MA degree in operational research at Lancaster Univer­ sity.


MSc degree at Birmingham University last year and is now to take up a post in in­ dustry.


Mr. Gorst, 23, gained an Songtime


scenes were very quickly snapped up but -there are still some delightful sketches of Scotland which would attract -those with nostalgic memories of holidays in the Highlands. Mrs. Pape's Scottish views


Hope, producer of Trinity Methodist Church’s forthlom- ing pantomime “Puss in Boc-ts” would like to hear from you.


HAVE YOU a copy of the song “In the good old summer time"? If so then Mr. Roy


include many scenes in oils of parts of Wester Ross and Tiree, one of the islands of the Hebrides. Local scenes -included im­


pressions of Whalley. Mrs. Pape is quite a well-


help please call at our office in King Street and we will for­ ward the copy.


to use the song in the show but just can'-t get hold cf a copy of the music. If you can


Mr. Hope said they wanted


mime are going well, with practically all last year’s prin­ cipals taking part. The show


Rehearsals fc-r -the panto­


There Mrs. Pape will continue painting. Ordered pictures will be


TALK of a new home for Clitheroe Public Library gives addeg interest to this picture sent in by a reader. It-shows the grocer's shop which occupied the corner site before the library was built, The occasion was probably


Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and the top-hatted horseman is Dr. Musson, pre­ sumably a marshal for a pro­ cession which had formed up outside St, Mary's Sunday School.


seven performances will be given.


is in January and, as -last year Rail trip


the society picked up enthusi­ asts from the Rtbble Valley area and took -them to Accring­ ton. The Society’s rail form offi­


RAILWAY enthusiasts from Cli-tiieroe, Chaitbum, Barrow and Whalley, were among pas- engers at last weekend’s trip to London orgasised by the East Lancashire Railway Pre­ servation Society. A fleet of buses hired by


cer Mr. Philip Southern said that following the success of the latest trip it ds intended to augment the series of ex­ cursions planned for next year.


the Read-wood Riding Stables. Read and other clothes have been supplied by a Clitheroe outfitters. About 30 boys are taking


loaned Arab c ostumes and ether props and clothing have been borrowed locally. Jodphurs are being leaned by


Some of the boys whose hemes are in Arab states have


been taking place during he present term.


the play today and their par­ ents as well as members oi the public are expected to to


Boys at the .school wii! se.


to tomorrow's pcrformar.ce. Admission is free. W E ST END


part in the production of Terence Ratigan’s "Ross”


which is open to the public and is being staged in the Academy Room at 5-30 p.m.


EXHIBITIO N


D. G. Read and in charge of the costumes are Mrs. Rose­ mary Read and Mrs. Mavis Fitzgerald, both of Hurst


It is being directed by Mr.


there will be a small exhibition of Arab pottery, candlesticks and other articles.


Green. Outside the Academy Room,


Prize Crossword


ACROSS 5. See 20 Across.


8. I care not for backward tendency (8).


9 and 19 Dn. He risks insur­ ing an assistant in the literary department (11).


10. Astronomical team with genuine following (8).


14. Axe fifty—little work (3). 16. The sleuth -could produce frenzied activity (6).


11. Manages to repulse the weapons (5).


20 and 5 Ac. Leave gaps bet­ ween the vessels used for' modem exploration (5-5).


18. This will bore the lot, by tile sound of it (3):


17. Showing no liking for a stanza (6).


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24. Sounds as if the girl is photographed in error (5).


27. Wicked spirit involving the medical officer in study (5),


DOWN


1 and 2. Dn. Metal shackles for military combinations (5, 5).’


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WHEN Mr. Sam Parker and his scm-in-taw Mr. Harold


Punchard sold their 34 racing pigeons in CMtheroe's first auction of it* kind on Satur­


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day, they made about £100 altogether. Mr. Parker, of Green Park, Whaliey, and Mr. Punciiard, of Park Street, Clitheroo, deoided to give up pigeon racing to concentrate on other hobbies.


attendance—about 100—b u t Mat Ptmcliard said th e y seemed to be waiting for one another to bid. "The first lot went for only 10 shillings, and it was a -lovely bird-. The trouble was that the sale was


The auction had a good


held a t short notice and there was fog in the morning. I t was a clamp, cold day, and this seemed to affeot the bid­ ding: But weirs quite satis­ fied.” Mr. Punchard explained hew


they -will be concerned only for their partner, -and then there is no danger of them fly­ ing back to itheir old loft." All the birds were auctioned,


the new owner’s will prevent their pigeons from flying back to Whalley and to Mr-. Parker: ‘It's natural fer them to fly back to their previous loft, so they have to be “stayed”. The owner will keep them prisoner until they have settled in their new loft—just like when a person moves house—and then they are usually all right. “Of course, when they are mated again next February,


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2. See 1 Down. 3. Position for some of the master navigators (5).


26. Healthy staple food, we hear, coming from good stock (4-4).


25. Comfortable seat for Vir­ ginia in the row (5).


22. A border for the woman’s clothing (5).


15. Drink up, my friend (3). 19. See 9 Across. 21. A device for giving one a leg up? (5).


14. Almost bound to reveal the meadow (3\


detached way (8).


23. Part of a valve is a knotty point (5).


4. Change boat and depart for West Indian island (6).


6. Be kept in suspense on account of spirited after­ effects (4-4).


13. The sort of notes that should be produced in a


12. I t ’s a habit the choirboy has (8).


7. Unequalled description of a society consisting of commoners (8)’.


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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION Across: 1, Principals. 8, Sea-


to last week’s crossword opened on Tuesday morning was that of Mr. W. Knowles, 49 Litt-lemoov Road, Clitheroe.


Ideals. 5, Approval. 6, Serpent. 7. Personally. 8. Second mate. 12, Reminded. 14, Turbine. 16, Better. 19, Again. 20, Veto. The first correct solution


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tually cleared, was a pup:!; Stonvhurs- from 1905 v.:- 1912.


Ratigan's plays—“The Wi: low Bey"—is having a success­


At •the moment another c:


alleged to have stolen a shilling postal order. Archer-Shee. who was even­


the left of the nhc-:csr.iph Anthony Tincbl. who p'..y


Rehearsals for the play have Sheik Audn.


Paul Graves, who has :! part of Lawrence, is seen •


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really look the part


TENDERS arc ou and the foundation


Year. Coun.


chairman of the apr John


now stands a* this when he recc Clitheroc Rotary Civ


at the club’s weekl. when Coun. Blac,


invited to explain for the public appe Coun. Blackburn


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