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FW: Little Bittern

To: "COG-L" <>
Subject: FW: Little Bittern
From: "Lindsay Hansch" <>
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2012 09:19:26 +1100

Thank you to all of those members who contacted me offering advice, etc.  Unfortunately the Little Bittern died before I could get it vet assistance.  I will now ensure it gets to the Australian National Wildlife Collection (need a contact).  Closer examination of the bird indicates that its left wing was badly broken at the main joint and there was also damage to the rib area behind the wing.  This suggests it was struck by something while on the ground (with wings folded).  It was therefore unlikely to have been a dog which would more likely have bitten it on both sides.  It also means that the bird probably would not have survived anyway.

 

I have uploaded a photo of it onto The Internet Bird Collection and will do a Rarities Report

 

Regards

 

Lindsay Hansch

 


From: Lindsay Hansch [
Sent: Tuesday, 6 November 2012 6:56 PM
To: COG-L
Subject: FW: Little Bittern

 

Postscript to my message below.  Wildcare have called back and it appears their bird person is away.  I have been advised to drop it off to West Queanbeyan Vet tomorrow and they will take care of it.  I would be much happier if the bird was to go to someone who knew what they were doing.  I dropped an injured  Black Falcon to the local vet a few years ago and they promptly euthanized it.

 

Regards

 

Lindsay

 


From: Lindsay Hansch [
Sent: Tuesday, 6 November 2012 6:42 PM
To: COG-L
Subject: Little Bittern

 

Sadly the Little Bittern that we saw and reported yesterday has fallen victim to (I suspect) a free running dog.  It is alive but injured and unable to fly.  One of my neighbours found it beside the walking path behind his house a short time ago.  I have the bird in my possession and have rung Wildcare and am waiting for their bird person to call back.  Does anyone have any good ideas on what we should do with it.  My phone number is 6255 8716.

 

Regards

 

Lindsay Hansch

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