Results of the First Large-scale Study into Mist Netting

[Gary Wright <>]

Hi Carl

I think the study reported does not give useful information in relation to
the problems of mist netting.  The reason for this is that the study
consists of self reporting of banders, who have a self interest in providing
favourable information.  This is why self regulation does not work.

I believe that the rate of injury is probably low, but I am aware of birds
having died from being left in capture bags for too long in sun, for
example.  Or related issue of mammals dying of cold in traps overnight.  Any
trapping of the animal must put the animal at risk and the benefit is often
highly questionable.

For example in the case of cannon netting of waders, it is my understanding
that the flyways of waders are well known and habitat destruction is the
biggest threat.  Protection of habitat should be the priority and Australia
hasn't even managed to protect its own RAMSAR listed wetlands(Coorong) let
alone other poorer countries protecting theirs.

I believe we should look after habitats and not stress more birds by
netting.

Gary

On 4 August 2011 04:19, Ian May <> wrote:

> g'Day all
>
> Whilst the inevitable questions should be asked about the validity of
> information supplied by bird_bandin organisations about injury and death of
> birds caused by their own banding operations, it should be recognised that
> the said report deals only with mist netting. (see
> http://www.birdwatch.co.uk/**channel/newsitem.asp?c=11&**cate=__10933<http://www.birdwatch.co.uk/channel/newsitem.asp?c=11&cate=__10933>)
>
> The minimal impacts of this relatively passive technique cannot be compared
> to the highly destructive impacts caused by c_annon_netting and the
> subsequent leg_fl_agging of our most vulnerable "small migratory wader
> species" where, after being subjected to these hideous research practices,
> most of the tagged birds almost certainly die on their next migration
>
> For example, have a look at the wader photos, especially the Great Knot on
> the first page of this. 
> http://www.**globalflywaynetwork.com.au/<http://www.globalflywaynetwork.com.au/>
>  Expand the photos, look at the multiple fl_ags on both legs and ask
> yourself, could this impact on its ability to feed, migrate and breed?
>
> Urgently needed is an “independent" study into the destructive impacts
> caused by c_annon_netting and leg_fl_agging especially addressing small
> migratory waders  (Great Knot and smaller) and multiple ta_gging impacts.
>
> Furthermore, an immediate three-year Australia moratorium c_annon_netting
> and leg_fl_agging should be implemented.  This would provide the opportunity
> for all interested observers to participate and evaluate the impacts that
> will either expose the damage being done or put the matter to rest.
>
> An immediate ban would enable independent field observers to seperate
> surviving individuals from the presence of recently fl_agged birds and avoid
> confusing results but to achieve this, it is imperative to instigate a ban
> now, before any of this season returning migrants are leg_fl_agged
>
>
> Regards
>
>
> Ian May
> PO Box 110
> St Helens, Tasmania. 7216
> Mob: 0428337956
>
>
> Carl Clifford wrote:
>
>  Dear B-A,
>>
>> The interesting results of the first large scale study into mist  netting
>> have recently been published. An over-view of the results and  a reference
>> to the paper can be found at http://www.birdwatch.co.uk/**
>> channel/newsitem.asp?c=11&**cate=__10933<http://www.birdwatch.co.uk/channel/newsitem.asp?c=11&cate=__10933>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Carl Clifford
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