Saturday, 12 October 2013

Is It Safe To Come Out Yet?

For my music homework at school I had to come up with a song that meant something to me and present it back in whatever style I wanted to.  This is the end result. I thought I would share it with you too.



Some of the badgers are the pictures I took in North Wales and some are from the internet.

Please stop the cull Mr Paterson.

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59 comments:

  1. OFFICIAL SWANWATCH UK12 October 2013 at 16:26

    Great Piece of Work Findley !

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  2. The Herald12 October 2013 at 17:04

    That's a powerful video Findlay, it gets the message across perfectly. And I'm not afraid to say that it brought more than a tear to my eye!
    It's just a shame the subject was there for you to pick in the first place!
    I hope you've sent copies to Cameron and Patterson and the rest of their cronies? Well done Findlay, I hope someone out there takes note.

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  3. holdingmoments12 October 2013 at 17:13

    Findlay, that was an excellent video. Well done. Paterson should watch this, and hang his head in shame.

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  4. Anonymous12 October 2013 at 17:26

    Amazing video Findlay! hopefully Paterson's gonna watch this and think again about the badger cull he enforced.

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  5. TexWisGirl12 October 2013 at 18:25

    well done, findlay. very well presented.

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  6. theconstantwalker12 October 2013 at 18:28

    As Trevor has already said it's a powerful video Findlay and I also admit to having a tear in my eye watching it...
    Badgers are beautiful creatures I feel so lucky to have seen and videoed up close with Mike and Ryan... by the way homework was never like this when I was at skool

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  7. Douglas Mcfarlane12 October 2013 at 19:14

    Arrrghhh I'm just getting a black screen, any chance of uploading it to You Tube

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    1. Findlay Wilde12 October 2013 at 19:17

      Here is the you tube link for you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf5PqQTO9bI

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  8. Unknown12 October 2013 at 20:44

    Superb, so powerful. Everyone should watch this! Hope you got an A*!

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  9. Kevin and Seri12 October 2013 at 20:56

    Well done young man, a well presented emotive and effective video....

    Unfortunately our politicians have shown themselves to have neither heart nor sense, and the slaughter of this Delightful, important and supposedly protected creature goes on....

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  10. Douglas Mcfarlane12 October 2013 at 21:04

    One of my favourtie songs (great choice) the lyrics are perfectly in time with the video clips, Brian May (and myself) could/should take a leaf out of your book, this was twenty times better then his hashed up attempt at a protest song, if I was the teacher I would grade that A+.
    I've also subscribed to you mums youtube channel so any other videos Findlay put them on there, for me :o)

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  11. Richard Pegler12 October 2013 at 22:59

    You never cease to amaze me Findlay. Not only is this an extremely powerful work, but it is very professionally presented by yourself, and beautifully produced. I too was reduced to tears by this. This should go global, and your effort might just win the fight - it certainly deserves to! I hope that it is brought to Brian May's attention.

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  12. Richard Pegler12 October 2013 at 23:07

    PS - just sent a note with a link to this post to BrianMay.com

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  13. Unknown13 October 2013 at 09:35

    Superb! Well done Findlay on a fantastic piece of work, Stop The Cull

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  14. Yogi Claire13 October 2013 at 10:41

    Powerful piece of work Findlay - well done, keep up the great work

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  15. Unknown13 October 2013 at 10:50

    Brilliant Findlay!

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  16. Toby Carter13 October 2013 at 10:57

    Brilliant Findlay, I went to my local nature Reserve and saw two Badger Traps it is so sad about what they are doing, also could you follow me please!

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  17. K ^^V^^13 October 2013 at 16:04

    This is fab way to get the message across Findlay. Well done.
    I've also shared it on Twitter :)

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  18. Unknown13 October 2013 at 16:26

    Thank you Findlay.

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  19. Unknown13 October 2013 at 17:35

    Well done, Findlay. I hope it goes viral! Keep up the ringing with Scouse, too.

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  20. Rx13 October 2013 at 17:47

    Excellent Findlay. Keep up the good work.

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  21. Stripe13 October 2013 at 18:50

    Wonderful wonderful work so sad so moving so well put together, we are all going to be watching this now, keep your head in the days to come as everyone will know your name and what you have done here..will be sharing this for you and the badgers..through my tears thankyou

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  22. June Tranmer13 October 2013 at 21:48

    So sad, but so glad you have made this video. Hope you get a really good mark in school. Keep up the good work. Nature needs more young people like you. you are a star. Am sharing now.

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  23. Suffolk Nature14 October 2013 at 10:22

    Wonderful and powerful stuff. I'll be sharing this on my blog. Keep up the excellent work.

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  24. Early Worm14 October 2013 at 12:36

    Fantastic Findlay, glad to see you taking a stand for Badgers, well done mate!

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  25. christina14 October 2013 at 15:35

    Fantastic video

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  26. christina14 October 2013 at 15:35

    Fantastic video

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  27. Kath Lissenden14 October 2013 at 19:19

    Lovely video and very well said. Keep up the good work :)

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  28. Sylvia K14 October 2013 at 21:36

    What a terrific post for the day, Findlay!! A wonderful video! It is sad indeed that there aren't more young people like you! You make me and others so proud!! Thank you!

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  29. eileeninmd14 October 2013 at 21:40

    Great video! Thank you for helping the Badgers! Keep up the good work!

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  30. Unknown14 October 2013 at 21:44

    Wow. Findlay, all I can say is your parents must be very very proud indeed, you're a huge credit to them lad.

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  31. EG CameraGirl14 October 2013 at 21:48

    Super job, Findlay. And yes the ending in your video is very sad.

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  32. Adam Jones14 October 2013 at 21:58

    Fantastic piece Findlay. I'm right behind you.

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  33. mick14 October 2013 at 22:03

    That is a very interesting home-work assignment. Good work!

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  34. Stewart M15 October 2013 at 07:47

    Well done - we are going to be in the UK next year - and I want to show my kids these animals - and what is the UK government doing? Killing them.

    Well done again!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  35. David15 October 2013 at 11:26

    Bravo. We need many more young people like you to take care of the world.

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  36. Gary Jones16 October 2013 at 09:29

    Brilliant stuff Findlay.....you never cease to amaze, hope to see you all soon

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  37. Unknown16 October 2013 at 11:12

    Hi Findlay, I think this is great! Well done. I work for the RSPCA and wondered if you would mind me sharing your video on our education Facebook page?

    I would be great to know how old you are and what school you go to as well, so we can give you all the credit.

    Elle
    (RSPCA Digital Education Officer)

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    1. Heather Wilde16 October 2013 at 11:41

      Hi Elle
      Just replying on behalf of Findlay. I know he would be delighted to let you share the video and as his parents we are happy that you can support him in this way. He is 11 and attends County High School Leftwich.

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    2. Unknown21 October 2013 at 13:38

      Hello Heather,

      That's fantastic! I will share it this week on the education Facebook and twitter.

      Thank you kindly

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  38. Ann and Roger16 October 2013 at 11:24

    Felt the tears in my eyes, a brilliant video Findlay, this should have a world wide audience. What an inept and heartless Government we have in this country to permit this to happen.

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  39. Alan Shearman17 October 2013 at 13:58

    Excellent work, very well done

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  40. Unknown17 October 2013 at 16:40

    Excellent Findlay, look after your self kid, we need positive people like you for the future of wildlife, good man!

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  41. Margaret Birding For Pleasure17 October 2013 at 18:47

    HI Finlay What a very professional video your have made for your homework. It tell the story well.The lyrics suit the photographs very well, the shots themselves are excellent, overall TOP MARKS. Now as other have said,I hope the right people can see this video and perhaps you have to see that they do. The people that can make changes to this terrible culling at present NEED to see it and respond. I will watch anyting you do in future with great interest. You are a young man with fantastic vision in the natural world. Congratulation.

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  42. Jeffrey Willius17 October 2013 at 20:13

    Kudos, Findlay. We need more thoughtful, caring young people like you to stand up for Nature. I'm sharing this, and hope others will as well...

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  43. East Kent Kingfishers17 October 2013 at 20:55

    Superb - well done. Very powerful and moving. I'm not ashamed to say you've reduced a grown man to tears! :)

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  44. Maggie Bucknall Creatives20 October 2013 at 09:15

    Excellent approach, great video, very strong message. If you don't get an A* for this I will be very surprised. Have twittered it and shared amongst my nature friends and all others. Look forward to seeing more of your work.

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  45. PerthDailyPhoto20 October 2013 at 12:39

    Nice one Findlay.. a beautifully put together important video.

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  46. Derek Moore20 October 2013 at 12:57

    Wow Findlay that is a powerful message. You should send it to Paterson and Cameron and maybe they might feel some guilt.

    I found watching it quite emotional and maybe a tear or two which I am not ashamed of at 70.

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  47. naturebites20 October 2013 at 16:27

    Findlay, you are a legend!

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  48. Mark Avery20 October 2013 at 17:19

    Just fantastic!

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  49. John S. Armitage20 October 2013 at 19:07

    Findlay, I'm almost 72 years old and, like Derek Moore, I watched this through a veil of tears that I am utterly unashamed of. So often I reflect on the fact that so many young people seem unwilling to confront sufficiently realistically the problems affecting out wildlife, globally as well as nationally. Your video and approach filled me with more optimism than I can remember in recent times and for that I thank you profusely. You may not realise the gift you have, my young friend, but please pledge that you will always use it to secure better circumstances for wildlife for which you obviously have a very great interest and perception yourself. I feel happier this Sunday night than the last one, or even the one before, in the knowledge there is someone out there who understands and can communicate the problem. Thanks.

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  50. Stewart Love20 October 2013 at 22:39

    Hi Findlay, I'm 64 and must admit had a tear in my eye to, but I am cheered up knowing that a young man like you is on the side of Wildlife. Nice to think of you as you grow up helping Wildlife.

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  51. Mike21 October 2013 at 10:12

    Mike Davies 21st Oct 2013 1
    Excellent presentation Finlay let the Govt see this they should be ashamed for what they are doing to our wildlife who have been on this planet before them and will continue well after that have gone

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  52. Mike21 October 2013 at 10:13

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  53. Unknown22 October 2013 at 19:55

    proud of you Fin

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  54. Mike5 November 2013 at 20:58

    Hi Findlay. I missed this when you first posted it as I was away. Glad I found it though! This is impressive. I have worked in nature conservation for the last twelve years or so and it is one of the most effective campaign pieces I have seen. A simple and stark message.
    Best
    Mike Shurmer (aka 'Mothman')

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  55. Anonymous4 February 2014 at 22:40

    Hi Findlay, I often have a look at this badger blog and so does everyone I know. Do you remember the paralized one we found and Grandpa and you stayed with it until the RSPCA came to take it away. It gave you and Harley a really good chance of seeing a badger close up. we never heard what happened to it.

    Grandma.

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