Geoff,
If the bird is still alive it may be able to extricate itself from the situation it has got itself into. If it is dead then that is that! At the height you mention (although 25’ is not all that high) I don’t
think there would be too many people prepared to risk life and limb to rescue the bird, and I doubt whether the ACT parks people would be all that interested. When it is all said and done it is nature doing what nature does. Still, you could try the RSPCA
or the ACT equivalent of WIRES (not sure what they are called) who may want to try something.
Cheers,
Mark
From: Geoff [
Sent: Monday, 17 August 2015 1:52 PM
To: 'Mark Clayton';
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Caught bird
Mark
I was originally attracted by a Wood Duck in a nearby tree. Then the Galahs came along. It is too high for me to get it out. Should I report it to someone or is it just bad luck?
Yes Sugar Gliders.
Geoff
From: Mark Clayton
Sent: Monday, 17 August 2015 1:40 PM
To: 'Geoff' <>;
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Caught bird
Geoff,
The wing belongs to a Wood Duck and obviously has managed to get itself trapped by the looks of things. At this time of year holes are a valuable commodity with many hole nesting species starting to think very
seriously about breeding, resulting in squabbles between different species. I assume the gliders you refer to are Sugar Gliders?
Cheers,
Mark
Does anyone know what belongs to this wing? It is caught in a hole in a dead tree about 25’ from the ground.
A galah was screeching at the hole which caused 4 gliders to race out. I saw 2 glide to different trees and disappear into other holes. The galahs chased the gliders as they went
into the holes.
Geoff
