Hi all
I've started a petition on behalf of the fast disappearing eastern subspecies
of the Partridge Pigeon.
Would member please sign it and pass it on? Here's the link:
http://www.change.org/petitions/northern-territory-government-conduct-eis-on-partridge-pigeon-in-the-vicinity-of-berry-springs-darwin-river
Here's why it's important:
Partridge Pigeon is one of those birds that birdwatchers travel to the Top End
to see. This red-faced cutie used to be found across the Top End, but is now
restricted to a very few areas; it has declined by 30% in monitored sites
within Kakadu National Park. A major cause appears to be exotic grasses that
result in intense fires that cause habitat destruction. No studies have been
carried out on this bird since the early 2000s. Then its IUCN status was
'vulnerable’.
Darwin River, Northern Territory, appears to have a healthy population of
Partridge Pigeon, possibly because most landholders control weeds and fire.
But a 600-110 man "workers' village/caravan park" is proposed for Darwin River,
carrying a largely enhanced risk of more habitat destruction. This bird's
very existence may now be endangered. An EIS and further biological survey is
needed urgently to establish this bird's status.
You can sign my petition by clicking here.
Thanks
Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow
Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow
PO Box 71
Darwin River, NT, Australia 0841
PhD candidate
Vice-chair Wildlife Tourism Australia
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