Steve,
There is a risk involved in publicising bird sightings, but it can be worded
to safeguard the exact location. I'm of the view that you can't teach people
to value birds unless they know what it is you want them to value. It's an
opportunity to get some valuable information into the mainstream media. I
try to target the mainstream media whenever I get the opportunity, because
the readers are the same people who may do the wrong thing unless you give
them a good reason not to. It is worthwhile giving information in the
release about appropriate human behaviour for the continuing presence of the
birds. And about the species' behaviour too.
Cheers,
Jill
5/5/03 10:17 AM
> Bustards have turned up in sw Victoria each of the last three years around
> this time. Up to 6 have been seen together. I was thinking of writing an
> article for the local paper to publicise the return of these magnificent
> birds and to request sightings so that a more accurate picture of numbers
> and movements can be built up. What do people think - will this do more
> harm than good? I'd hate to think I'd alerted a potential bustard hunter
> to their presence. On the other hand there are well-publicised campaigns
> for species such as Brolgas and Red-tailed Black- Cockatoos.
>
> Your advice would be most welcome.
--
Jill Dening
Sunshine Coast, Qld
26º 51' 152º 56'
Ph (07) 5494 0994
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