Thank you to all who have responded on and off line.
I have NOT had the birds in my possession nor would I want to. In trying to
follow up after a report from a member I acted as quickly as I could by
contacting birding-aus, hoping the message might reach the most appropriate
people, possibly a scientist from Canberra holidaying along the coast, who
could retrieve them before 'somebody' took them as souvenirs, as happens.
Yesterday I followed up with emails to some places as suggested in your
replies with no response so far.
I now wish to remove myself from this controversy!
Thank you again
Barbara
-----Original Message-----
From: Allan Richardson
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 12:17 PM
To: John Harris
Cc: Barbara Jones ; Birding-Aus
Subject: Shy Albatross x 2 on offer
Hi Barbara,
John is correct, so be very careful how you proceed with the possession of
these birds or taking any birds into your possession in the future.
However I think you've done the right thing in alerting a forum that has
members with the sort of qualifications that John mentions and data from
deceased individuals can give valuable information about bird movements in
some cases.
Shy albatross records and measurements in particular, due to recent
taxonomic changes, could be of great interest to the seabird scientific
fraternity at the moment.
You might contact SOSSA directly perhaps (internet will give contact
details) or the Australian Museum to find out how these birds might be
documented and disposed of correctly.
Kind regards,
Allan Richardson
Morisset NSW
On 06/01/2014, at 3:59 PM, John Harris wrote:
Beware,
they are protected and having them in your possession without the
appropriate permits to collect and or keep, could lead to fines!!
*Yours in all things* "*GREEN"*
*John Harris*
*Croydon, Vic*
* Director - Wildlife Experiences Pty LtdPrincipal Ecologist/Zoologist*
*Nature Photographer*
*Wildlife Guide*
<>*
*0409090955*
*President, Field Naturalists Club of Victoria*
*(www.fncv.org.au <http://www.fncv.org.au/>)*
On 6 January 2014 15:56, Barbara Jones <> wrote:
Is there anyone wanting Shy Albatross x 2 for skeletons?
One found yesterday on Middle Beach, Mimosa Rocks NP (Far South Coast
NSW)
and dragged up beyond high tide and another on Aragunnu, a tad further
north still there from before Christmas.
Directions available for anyone interested.
Barbara Jones
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