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"Dave Torr" <>
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Re: [Birding-Aus] Mutton Birds
Not a joke - see http://www.abc.net.au/rural/tas/content/2006/s1551069.htm
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They are "harvested" annually in Tasmania - and are genuine Shearwaters as
far as I know
On 16/10/06, <> wrote:
>
> Can't comment on this, but recently in a Narrogin butcher I saw
> "muttonbird"
> for sale in the freezer section.
>
> I doubt it's genuine shearwater, but it's left me curious as to what it
> actually is.
>
> Belinda
> Narrogin, W.A.
>
> Quoting Fairy Wren <>:
>
> > Did my ears deceive me, or did I REALLY hear the presenter of ABC
Radio
> > National's 'Bush Telegraph' this morning ask listeners to send in
their
> > recipes for muttonbird?
> >
> > I only caught a snatch of this broadcast, so it may have been a
> running gag
> > in rather poor taste for us birdos, or an irresponsible joke from this
> > normally sensible, worthwhile & interesting programme. I do hope I
> misheard
> > or misconstrued, and if so, abject apologies to the ABC, who broadcast
> some
> > great features about birds. The presenter commented that he didn't
know
> > whether or not muttonbirds are protected. I guess if enough people
sent
> in
> > recipes, they soon would be...
> >
> > My mind utterly boggles at things like this. Whatever next? Recipes
> for Pot
> > Roast Australasian Bittern with a wild orchid coulis? Orange-bellied
> parrot
> > pie with QLD bananas? Eeeeeew...
> >
> > Did anyone else hear it, and can they confirm/clarify?
> >
> > [ Whew, that feels better - rant over now. :) :( ]
> >
> > Anneliese
> > Melbourne.
> >
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