Emu with young near Cotter

["Peter Ormay" <>]

Emus bred at Tid NR in the late 70s - early 80s (and probably still do) but 
most of the clutches dwindled away to zero probably due to fox predation. If 
they reached about half-adult size they seemed to be able to look after 
themselves.  Emus were often seen outside the reserve in those days mainly 
along the Corin Dam Road. I wouldn't be surprised if this clutch was hatched 
outside the reserve but I think they are ex TNR stock.
On one occasion I saw a male Emu with three half-grown chicks along the 
Corin Rd walking around in a grassy area snipping the flowers off Flatweeds 
(Hypochoeris radicata).  I wonder if they like St Johns Wort or Patersons 
Curse flowers.
Peter Ormay