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I would think that unlikely without some
subtantial basis. Anthony's second sentence seems to have some basis. However,
Kosovar refugees would have had higher priorities and surely they were fairly
closely monitored when they arrived.
PV
-----Original Message-----
From:
Anthony Overs <>
To:
Dion Hobcroft <>;
<>
Date:
Wednesday, 13 September 2000 9:46
Subject: RE: [BIRDING-AUS]
Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica) in Hunter Valley
I heard a
theory about a recent sighting of Eurasian Magpie in the Hunter
valley.
Apparently Magpies are a reasonably common cage bird in parts of
Europe.
The suggestion was that the bird was smuggled into Australia by
Kosovar
refugees, and released (or escaped) from the place where the
refugees
were staying in the valley.
Sounded like a good theory. Any
comments?
Anthony
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