Only a nationwide cull will do - NOW.
Some thoughts after the Somerset game.
672 for 4 sounds a bit grim and it was but judgement should be reserved on the bowling attack until it has operated on a less merciless batting track and nearer to full-strength.
Although Ian Bell took most credit for his glorious 172, Jim Troughton also batted very well in overcast conditions which, on the first day, were not totally straightforward for batting.
Taunton is a lovely, historic cricket venue and Somerset's supporters and staff are mostly a friendly and engaging lot and let's hope their long wait for a championship title ends soon.
Arnold Ridley would have richly enjoyed James Hildreth's innnings.
Warwickshire cannot get Jeetan Patel's visa sorted out soon enough.
Even on a shirt-front, Chris Woakes took wickets with the new ball.
The renowned childen's game "Operation" is not as spectacular and exhilarating in the flesh as it looks in the TV commercials.
Jimmy Anyon has a shoulder niggle and is a doubt for the championship game against Hampshire this week but Boyd Rankin, due back from the ICC Trophy on Tuesday, should be available.
Somebody HAS to do something about seagulls. They do no good and lots and lots of bad. Either a nationwide cull must be carried out or a return to the old system, widely used regarding sparrows in the 18th and 19th centuries, of the local parish paying children for each dead bird they brought forward.
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Brian Halford - Brian Halford’s look at Edgbaston.
Seagulls are actually very good for the environment.
Is that sparrow thing true?
Yes, Stanley - it also applied to other birds which back then were perceived as pests. Children took the dead birds to the local parish officer or sometimes the vicar and were paid the going rate.
I think you're taunting me now!
Where are all the sparrows now then? Globally threatened that's what!
Gulls, like all other species, are protected under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 and the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985. This makes it illegal to intentionally injure or kill any gull, or to take, damage or destroy an active nest or its contents. The gull population has actually declined by about a third over the past 20/30 years.
I noticed some over Edgbaston this afternoon - I think they've heard and they're coming to get you Brian!
Disappointing result today, some good points though, Barker showed a lot of grit and could do well, Belly of course, but what will we do when he goes off to play for England? Would we have done better with Carter / Rankin / Anyon available?
I'm surprised any seagull would be seen in the vicnity of edgbaston when botha is bowling. Highly dangerous, i'dve thought.
I hear that when Warwickshire play at Scarborough later this year, bowling changes involving Botha will be included in the shipping forecast.