Thanks Frank,
The program in Canberra has been a great success in only a few years, at
totally reversing the prior trend of the increase in abundance of this
species that has happened over many years. And through our long running
Garden Bird Survey (since 1981) we have the data to track the trends.
People are trapping large numbers of Common Mynas and it is making a big
difference. As we have all these GBS data (as described in my book) we
also have the capacity for tracking changes in abundance of all species,
to try to look for connections. Although showing likely connections will
take a few years as there are so many factors involved. My book
describes some of those issues. And as Frank mentions, there is no need
for a major cost in buying these traps.
Philip Veerman
24 Castley Circuit
Kambah ACT 2902
02 - 62314041
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Subject: Indian Myna
Here's what happens in Canberra http://www.indianmynaaction.org.au/ and
you can build your own trap - no need for $330!
Regards
Frank Antram
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From: Peter Shute
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:10:29 +1100
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Subject: Indian Mynay
> I don't know if it makes much difference or not, but surely locally it
> does. It's interesting that he's so committed, but appears to
> discourage competitors.
>
> Peter Shute
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