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Hi, well I didn't intend buying into this topic but
Wim's lengthy dissertation and some of the vitriol currently flying about must
have stirred these ageing synapses to fire up.
So that we can get some more
subjective feedback on the effects of cannon netting and
banding how about we organise a study group to cannon net some of the birders on
Cairns Esplanade and whack a few coloured leg irons on them. Then we could track
them back to their origins ( assuming not too many of them drowned or had their
heads blown off) and ask them how they felt about it. Of course the
findings would also have ramifications for our understanding of birding tourism
patterns so we could better plan for their movements and accommodation. All
scientific stuff of course, but who would reap the most benefit, the birders
caught and banded or the netters?
What do you reckon? Would we tolerate that in this
land of human and animal rights?
Tony.
Adelaide birding by 4WD
phone: 08 8337
5959
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