Partridge Pigeon possibly under threat

["Alan Gillanders" <>]

I noticed with some dismay that there is a petition on the site wanting the 
withdrawal of a 24 hour cat curfew in the Yarra Ranges. It has over 2.5K 
signatures and lots of emotive supportive comments, talking about 
environmental enrichment for the cats and should we then cage all the birds 
of prey too.
Regards,
Alan

Alan's Wildlife Tours
2 Mather Road
Yungaburra 4884

Phone 07 4095 3784
Mobile 0408 953 786
http://www.alanswildlifetours.com.au/
-----Original Message----- 
From: Denise Goodfellow
Sent: Monday, May 5, 2014 9:45 PM
To: <>
Subject: Partridge Pigeon possibly under threat

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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