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Hi COG Chat Line members
David McDonald has just written: "The Spotted Dove is a species that needs
monitoring in our region to determine if or when the point comes that an
eradication program is needed."
I do not wish to start a heated debate - far
from it.
But, for what it is worth, this season, STDs are becoming firmly established
in Bowral (Southern Highlands) and having recently visited Nowra, I was
surprised to find them "common" there.
Obviously they do have the propensity to
establish themselves in large numbers. We know that from Sydney and Melbourne
anyway.
I am not against research to establish a
formal case, but I cannot help asking:
- "Why do we need to wait until they have
built up into problematic numbers before looking at an Eradication
Program?"
That approach has led to the major effort
required to control the Common Myna.
Surely early intervention is a better
strategy?
Cheers
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