I am having the same problem as davina1221, I cannot catch birds. I'm able to watch them all I want, but cannot catch them. I never had this problem before.
1. Are you using any Custom Content or mods? Yes. CC and mods.
2. If you are using mods, are you using any of the 'big ones' like Awesome Mod or Twallan’s mods? I use Twallan's mods.
3. If you're not using mod, did you never use them or did you take them out for the EP (as you are supposed to do) I follow your "what to do before patching guide" so yes.
4. Did you update the mods you put back with a compatible version? Yes, all my mods are up to date with 1.50
5. Do you have University Life or just the Patch? Just the patch.
6. Which Patch Level are you at? 1.50
7. Did you start a new game or are you playing an existing ones? Started a new game
8. Did you transfer an existing Sim over or are they new/Pre-Made? Pre-made, came with Aurora Skies.
9. What town are you currently playing ? EA or Custom? Aurora Skies
10. What is your Operating System (Mac, XP, Vista, Win 7) Win 7
11. Do you have the download or DVD Version of the game? DVD and downloaded for some EPs/SPs