Re: How to run over Oriental Plovers

"Might I suggest Marc that you try one of those small and unobtrusive wildlife scaring devices which you attach to your bumper bar. As wind blows through them they emit a sound which humans can't hear but warns wildlife that something big and nasty, maybe a predator, is coming and they clear out of the way."

There is considerable evidence (I saw published somewhere) that these devises only benefit those that are selling them.  In sort, they don't work!

I think the only way to avoid all roadkill is to walk (and even then there is a small risk).  Under the conditions described by Marc I would think that many birds would only flush at the last minute when really pushed (how often have you almost trodden on quail or snipe?).  Even at a reasonable speed there is a good chance of collecting the bird (I hope it was collected and is currently in a freezer awaiting delivery to as museum).

Cheers

David

David Geering
Regent Honeyeater Recovery Coordinator
Department of Environment & Conservation
P.O. Box 2111
Dubbo  NSW  2830
Ph: 02 6883 5335 or Freecall 1800 621 056
Fax: 02 6884 9382



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