Re: How to run over Oriental Plovers

[Rob Roy <>]

I have a pair of Roo-Scarers on my roo-bar and haven't hit a single kangaroo since I installed them, so they must work.

 

I did, however, hit a wallaby (poor thing) outside Augathella, Qld so I can only assume they only work on larger animals, or perhaps that particular wallaby was deaf.

 

Not sure why I didn't hit anything before I installed them - probably dumb luck.

 

Regards,
Robert Roy
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Sent: Monday, 8 March 2004 9:20 AM
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Subject: [BIRDING-AUS] 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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