Hmmmm ...
From: Canberra Ornithologists Group Inc.
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Sent: Friday, 20 March 2009 2:06 PM
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Subject: [canberrabirds] request from member of public for help with
"rogue rosella"
I've been called by a member of the public who's already
tried the ACT govt and the RSPCA without any luck. A rosella has attacked
her and/or her neighbour daily for past 3 weeks, drawing blood on occasion.
Stays on the ground some of the time and runs at her when she's outside, and
will climb up clothing and bite. I believe its an eastern (she
thought my description of eastern sounded more like the bird, but she didn't
know there were different types!) She's tried feeding it but that hasn't
stopped it attacking her. It hangs around with other rosellas when they're
around, but stays when they leave. Sounds to me like an escapee with a
real grudge.
Anyone with any ideas to help this lady? The ACT govt person she spoke to
said because its a native it can't be relocated.
She's in Isaacs and I have her contact details if someone would like to speak
to her or organise to go and visit to see what can be done. COG seems her last
resort - it was the ACT govt person who suggested she call COG!
Sandra Henderson
Secretary
6231 0303
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Canberra Ornithologists Group Inc.
PO Box 301
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