North Curtin Horse Paddocks

[Philip Veerman <>]

As Richard mentioned, this issue indeed got coverage on ABC TV news at 7: pm tonight. Richard was included in the news report with a short interview about the bird species there. (Although the horses got more coverage than birds). I expect that his GBS Site (230) has likely the highest tally of species of any of the GBS sites.

 

Philip

 

From: Richard Allen [
Sent: Wednesday, 13 May, 2020 4:38 PM
To: Canberrabirds
Subject: [canberrabirds] North Curtin Horse Paddocks

 

Every year I see between 90 and 110 species at this site. Shame to see it go to an embassy precinct ( horse owners have been given 2 yr notice and start 30 day period for submission is imminent). Had an interview with Ian Bushnell from RiotACT on Friday (see link) and  ABC television yesterday (possibly screening Thur evening news).   

https://the-riotact.com/ncas-embassy-ambitions-will-destroy-important-bird-corridor-says-curtin-resident/375067 

 

By way of example this season White-winged Trillers (up to 13) were present from September to January with a late individual heading north on 23rd April. Previously recorded for 24 of the past 27 years at this GBS site.

All up 169 species. Quite a few (13) vulnerable species one critically endangered (Swift Parrot in supurb albiet).

 

Thank you for your support.

 

Richard Allen 

 

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