G'day again
HANZAB gives details of introductions to Tas: 1902 first probable &
failed. First successful introductions in 1906 to several sites and
more releases in following years. Reminds me of the many attempts to
get Mallards into NZ - now they are sorry they have them. It
suggests people were keen to spread them as they had a reputation of
dealing with snakes.
Introductions into WA started at Mullewa in 1896 followed by many
with birds mainly from Victoria. So which one my mum knew does not
matter very much.
Happy swift watching.
Mike
Michael Tarburton
Melbourne
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On 28/02/2008, at 9:34 AM, John Tongue wrote:
Hi Frank,
I may be wrong, but as far as I am aware, all Kookaburras in Tas.
originate from introductions. Someone with better knowledge than
mine may be able to say differently.
John Tongue
Ulverstone, Tas.
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