I fear that as soon as the call is known then it will be abused by some!
On 3 July 2013 19:38, Scott Baker <> wrote:
> Even if this site is considered too sensitive to allow public access why
> is John Young refusing to provide recording of call? How can we protect
> this bird if we don't know the extent of its range and particular habitat
> requirements. Proper management which may involve restricted access and
> restrictions on use of playback at known localities [such as with Noisy
> Scrub-bird] would be a more realistic option.
> I note in a similar case with the rediscovery of Jerdon's Courser in
> southern India 1986- also a cryptic nocturnal species, the site was secured
> and surrounding land-holders issued with playback devices with the recorded
> call to assist in surveys. This information has led to the establishment of
> wildlife reserves and staved off a number of major developments.
> No doubt John has best of intentions but hope for sake of everyone and the
> Parrot he doesn't take his secret to the grave.
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