Hi Everyone,
I have heard that, in the name of a good photograph, that
some people (not necessarily COGgers) are forcing adults off a nest for a
length of time that may be detrimental to the chicks. Newly hatched
chicks do not thermoregulate and can die if the adult is off the nest for only
a short time.
In the last few weeks RSPCA Wildlife has received about 10
boobook owls that have been attacked by magpies and currawongs. These
owls should be roosting somewhere safe during the day. If they are
disturbed from their roost during the day they are at risk of death, and, if
they are raising chicks then the chicks are also facing death.
Please be mindful of the picture that is bigger than a
photo.
Regards,
Marg Peachey
RSPCA Wildlife
