Not a joke - see http://www.abc.net.au/rural/tas/content/2006/s1551069.htm.
They are "harvested" annually in Tasmania - and are genuine Shearwaters as
far as I know
On 16/10/06, <> wrote:
Can't comment on this, but recently in a Narrogin butcher I saw
"muttonbird"
for sale in the freezer section.
I doubt it's genuine shearwater, but it's left me curious as to what it
actually is.
Belinda
Narrogin, W.A.
Quoting Fairy Wren <>:
> Did my ears deceive me, or did I REALLY hear the presenter of ABC Radio
> National's 'Bush Telegraph' this morning ask listeners to send in their
> recipes for muttonbird?
>
> I only caught a snatch of this broadcast, so it may have been a
running gag
> in rather poor taste for us birdos, or an irresponsible joke from this
> normally sensible, worthwhile & interesting programme. I do hope I
misheard
> or misconstrued, and if so, abject apologies to the ABC, who broadcast
some
> great features about birds. The presenter commented that he didn't know
> whether or not muttonbirds are protected. I guess if enough people sent
in
> recipes, they soon would be...
>
> My mind utterly boggles at things like this. Whatever next? Recipes
for Pot
> Roast Australasian Bittern with a wild orchid coulis? Orange-bellied
parrot
> pie with QLD bananas? Eeeeeew...
>
> Did anyone else hear it, and can they confirm/clarify?
>
> [ Whew, that feels better - rant over now. :) :( ]
>
> Anneliese
> Melbourne.
>
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