bird poisonings

[Andy Burton <>]

Further to my previous message I should add that I am growing 
increasingly concerned at the apparently indiscriminate use of 
poisons by society, and their effect on the food chain. Our 
politicians seem to be encouraging their use.
Whilst I haven't conducted any research I have been advised by a 
reputable source that 1080 poison is responsible for the deaths of 
many raptors in the eastern States.
Any comments?

Andy






> Blrd deaths
> Autopsies might be carried out
> on native birds found dead in the
> grounds of Parliament House in
> Canberra to discover if they were
> poisoned.
> Australian Progressive Alliance
> Senator Meg Lees said at least
> 14 dead currawongs had been
> found. Magpies had also
> disappeared from the courtyards
> of the building.
> Senator Lees said insecticide
> used to keep Bogong moths from
> the building might have poisoned
> the birds, and Senate President
> Paul Calvert had agreed
> autopsies should be performed
> on any future dead birds.
> Bogong moths migrate to the
> Snowy Mountains each spring,
> and in previous years have
> infested Parliament, attracted by
> its bright lights.
>
> > From Canberra Times
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