Tidbinbilla's Captive Birds: Setting the record straight

There have been several questions raised
on this discussion list about whether certain birds are captive or wild
at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and wetlands.
I will try to set the record straight
by referring to the Environment ACT/Tidbinbilla NR's 1997 "Birds of
Tidbinbilla" pamphlet and complete bird list.

It states the following:

Emu*
Magpie Goose*
Musk Duck*
Freckled Duck*
Cape Barren Goose*
Australian Shelduck*
Australian White Ibis*
Royal Spoonbill*
Brolga*

* Most or all occurrences are captive
birds or their descendants.

I think we could have added Australian
Bustard to this list, although they also perished in the 2003 bushfires.

Cheers
Marnix

 

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