Diverting off topic but... I wonder whether it would be a benefit if all children had to join the scouts or guides? They would learn a lot of practical skills and get more familiar with the outdoors and wildlife.
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There is the Woodcraft Folk if you dont want to swear alliengence to king and country.
Amusing myself by imagining the Tottenham or Brixton pack. Hard at work getting their DJ or Rappers badges.
Chap at Keilder Water, in the Bird of Prey Centre had a tame(ish) one called Sid. If the weather was good he would call and if you shouted "Morning Sid" he would call back, a bit of a party piece. If the weather as bad, he would sit and sulk at the back of his large aviary. Watching him "tendering" his food would mean he stopped and stared back at you ...