In my Local Government area, cats have to be registered and microchipped, with
a maximum of 3 cats per household. Unfortunately, most residents are unaware of
these regulations. I am at present waging war with my neighbours cats,
semi-feral moggies "rescued" from a rural property. First there were 3, now
there are 6. What birdlife I have in my yard, is being predated severely, with
up to 3 birds a week being killed. Time for lead implants I think.
Carl Clifford
> On 6 May 2014, at 12:18, "Tony Russell" <> wrote:
>
> All cats should have to be registered and kept within the owner's property.
> Those not complying should be fined heavily, just like dog owners are, ie
> $315 fine for having a dog roaming free in the streets.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Birding-Aus On Behalf Of
> Denise Goodfellow
> Sent: Tuesday, 6 May 2014 9:08 AM
> To: Alan Gillanders
> Cc: <>
> Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Partridge Pigeon possibly under threat
>
> That's crazy. Perhaps someone ought to post a petition arguing the case for
> the birds. If cat owners want "environmental enrichment" they're not going
> to get it by letting their pets out - they'll decrease that enrichment by
> killing off the wildlife!
> Denise
>
> Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow
> PO Box 71
> Darwin River, NT, Australia 0841
>
> PhD candidate
> Vice-chair Wildlife Tourism Australia
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 6 May 2014, at 9:02 am, Alan Gillanders <>
> wrote:
>
>> 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: [Birding-Aus] 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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