An attempt by Tony Palliser (Sydney), Keith Fisher
(Cairns), Glen & Jenny Holmes (Atherton), Jo Wieneke, Ken Cross & David
James (Townsville), Tom Smith & myself (Melbourne), on Friday 2 February to
see Collared Imperial Pigeons on Fantome Island failed. We were taken by
Andre of Aquagasm Diving (Tel. 0407 378 968) from Taylor's Beach (between
Ingham and Lucinda). He has permission to land 5 or 7 times a month. Also, David
James obtained written permission, more of a welcome really, by fax
from Robert Blackley, chairman Palm Island Aboriginal Council to visit Palm and
surrounding islands.
Birds were scarce and we saw
nothing unexpected. Our search was impeded by a vicious
thunderstorm.
Mike Carter
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