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Brush Turkey

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Subject: Brush Turkey
From: "Philip Veerman" <>
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:26:52 +1100
Or indeed could it have been transported accidentally or intentionally by some person maybe wishing to frustrate the gardening aspirations of the people of Bywong.
 
Philip
 
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From: Geoffrey Dabb [
Sent: Friday, 20 January 2012 10:42 AM
To: 'John-Pierre Favre';
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Brush Turkey

John-Pierre

 

This record would be of considerable interest.  There was an early record of the species in the district that remins controversial.  The issue was discussed in the local bird journal (Canberra Bird Notes 24:3, September 1999), and the conclusion reached that  early previous occurrence was possible.  Every effort should be made to verify this record eg with a photo.  I am happy to come and try to get one if you think this feasible.  Meanwhile any info on a possible captive origin would be of interest.    Geoffrey   

 

From: John-Pierre Favre [
Sent: Friday, 20 January 2012 10:13 AM
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Subject: [canberrabirds] Brush Turkey

 

Hello there,

We live in Bywong (the Mac's Reef road area on the way to Bungendore). About two weeks ago a Brush Turkey turned up on our 40 acre lot. He has been seen on various properties since that day.

He comes and sleep way up a gum tree near our house. This morning he was feeding on Black Wattle seeds that are in abundance at the moment.

We know little about birds of Australia and would like to know if it is conceivable that Brush Turkeys live in our district.

We have put notices via email to ask if he belongs to someone but go no answers.

 

Can anyone give us some idea about this welcome arrival?

John-Pierre Favre

 

 

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