Hi John
Collecting and caring for non-target birds (it certainly would be vital for
their survival to keep them warm) would require that the birds become catchable
very quickly after drinking the solution? Is that a realistic expectation?
Alex Randell
Quoting John Tongue <>:
> Hi Donald, et. al.,
> Population control probably works differently in different situations.
>
> With the Rainbow Lorikeets here in Tassie, there are three main
> centres where their populations are starting to take off - Ulverstone
> and the NW Coast, Kingston in the south, and Dodges Ferry in the south-
> east. The Department of Primary Industries, and Water has realised
> the threat, and they are co-ordinating the program, getting all the
> correct government authorizations, etc.
>
> The plan is to try to get them feeding regularly at feeding stations
> (we have one in our backyard), and then to drug the feeding solution,
> putting all birds who eat it to sleep. People will be on hand to
> gather up any non-target birds, putting them aside, warm and secure,
> until they wake up. The Lorikeets will then be euthanased while they
> are asleep.
>
> Our problem at present is getting them to come to the feeding station!
>
> Cheers,
> John Tongue
> Ulverstone, Tas.
>
>
> On 23/02/2009, at 12:03 PM, Donald Kimball wrote:
>
> > I apologize if I am a bit unclear on this one but was wondering how
> > rainbow lorikeets can be "removed" from areas that they are not
> > native to and are causing a problem. What methods are ensued?
> > Traps, shooting?
> >
> > In north america I have seen some unfortunate situations where a
> > bird species goes through a dramatic change from "facinating and
> > colorful" to severe pest. This same species which was originally
> > thought benign or cherished becomes some sort of villain in folks
> > eyes. Then enter what I would call the "good ol boy" mindset where
> > otherwise good hearted folks are out to have a good old fashioned
> > free for all "pick all of them out of the air" with firearms free
> > for all.
> >
> > To be more pointed ... how does one guard against this mindset vs.
> > correctly managing the species to indeed protect a potentially
> > vulnerable species like swift parrot?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Don Kimball
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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