VIEW FROM THE NORTH DOWNS
I KNOW that I am not the only birdkeeper who does not look forward to closed-ringing baby birds. One of the frustrating aspects of ageing is our growing lack of dexterity. That, combined with poorer eyesight, makes this a difficult though necessary task. Having said that, I have given away unringed birds when I have had no space to keep them and am always willing to help others in this way. However, at the same time, I have no wish to bring suspicion