Tony,
The question of an escapee becoming a legal resident is probably the
same for birds as for people. When i escaped from Pentridge of Boggo
Road or wherever I became an escapee and still remain so in spite of
being a law abiding citizen for many years.
With birds one that resides far from any of its own species (the RO
in Perth) will never become a normal local resident.
The Rainbow Lorikeet that escaped from captivity in Brisbane and
joined on of the huge flocks here is still an excapee but is also one
of the local flock, cna mate, breed etc and live anormal life
incontrast to the RO in Perth who doubtfully will ever live a
"normal" life.
peter
On 13/09/2007, at 10:50 AM, Tony Russell wrote:
Well said Paul.
The next thing is to ask "how long does an escaped bird have to
survive
in the wild before it's no longer considered an escape?"
Tony.
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On Behalf Of Paul McDonald
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 9:11 AM
To: Birding-aus Aus
Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Re: Rufous Owl Photos
Hi all,
Well done Amy, I think you attracted far too much criticism for this
report. I was very surprised most emails assumed you were wrong
rather than the bird must have been an escapee, which most would have
done for just about every other species I think. So well done on this
and for sticking to your guns, hopefully some of the other emailers
will pull their head in a bit next time until photos are posted.
These snobby attitudes are what put many people off birding or even
reporting interesting possibilities.
Anyway the other point I wanted to raise is that it should be noted
that the fluffing of feathers clearly observable in many of the
photos is clearly a threat posture. Given another current thread
describing dangerous birds, observers may want to keep a little more
distance next time, least they add escapee Rufous owls to the list....
Happy birding all,
Paul
On 12/09/2007, at 10:39 PM, John Tongue wrote:
An amazing find, even if it is an escapee!!
John Tongue
Ulverstone, Tas
On 12/09/2007, at 10:23 PM, David Stowe wrote:
Amy has kindly forwarded me the images of the Rufous Owl
photographed by Lisa McCarroll in Bridgetown SW Western Australia.
"According to the photographer, it was brought over from
Queensland to the Wildlife Bird
Park in Margaret River. Apparently it escaped 2 years ago and from
its
appearance seems to be coping quite well by its self."
I have posted them on my website for her so that everyone can
access them easily. (this was done with permission of both Lisa
and Amy)
Check out:
http://www.pbase.com/davidstowe/wa_rufous_owl
Thanks once again Amy for sharing your experience and braving the
knockers. :)
Cheers
Dave
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