Dead stone curlews

[Alexandra Appleman <>]

Following on from the shot albatross incidents, I am sorry to have to
report the deaths of up to 30 bush stone curlews on Magnetic Island due to
poisoning.  The Dept of Environment is investigating the cause of 
the poisoning; late last week a person was interviewed in relation to the
incident but was later released.

The majority of the 2500 residents and visitors are said to be appalled
by the poisoning: many residents hand feed the birds so administering
poison would have been relatively easy.  The birds suffered dreadfully
taking up to 12 hours to die.

Alex Appleman
North Queensland