The LTC want him singing off the same hymn sheet as everybody else. We are not talking birdies in the Andes, fighter planes, 737 Classics- let's stick to why everybody should follow standard procedure.
- what you have missed is:-
1) There appear to be 2 'hymn sheets' as far as I can see
2) What do 'standard procedures' say about speed below 10,000ft in ICAO Class D and E? NOTHING to do with birds! The ANO is part of your Ops Manual. You should know it. It is Rule 21.