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Subject: bird poisonings
From: Andy Burton <>
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 17:05:00 +1100

Further to my previous message I should add that I am growing increasingly concerned at the apparently indiscriminate use of poisons by society, and their effect on the food chain. Our politicians seem to be encouraging their use.

Whilst I haven't conducted any research I have been advised by a reputable source that 1080 poison is responsible for the deaths of many raptors in the eastern States.

Any comments?

Andy






Blrd deaths
Autopsies might be carried out
on native birds found dead in the
grounds of Parliament House in
Canberra to discover if they were
poisoned.
Australian Progressive Alliance
Senator Meg Lees said at least
14 dead currawongs had been
found. Magpies had also
disappeared from the courtyards
of the building.
Senator Lees said insecticide
used to keep Bogong moths from
the building might have poisoned
the birds, and Senate President
Paul Calvert had agreed
autopsies should be performed
on any future dead birds.
Bogong moths migrate to the
Snowy Mountains each spring,
and in previous years have
infested Parliament, attracted by
its bright lights.

From Canberra Times

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