Hi Dave,
Probably not... They are just getting around to the media release
perhaps.....
Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing it before they get their "sights" on it.
John
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*John Harris BASc, GDipEd*
*Croydon, Vic*
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On 12 February 2015 at 15:59, Dave Torr <> wrote:
> The article does not say when it was last seen - there was one hanging
> around late last year (from memory) but then reports went quiet, so has it
> resurfaced?
>
> On 12 February 2015 at 15:53, John Harris <>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>> for all melburnians or visiting birders, a media release from the State
>> Government about the House Crow seen in the city.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> John.
>>
>>
>> *Yours in all things* "*GREEN"*
>>
>> *John Harris BASc, GDipEd*
>> *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/>)*
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: <>
>> Date: 12 February 2015 at 14:14
>> Subject: [Birding-Aus] DEDJTR media release - Nothing to crow about
>> To:
>>
>>
>> Please find attached a media release on a house crow that was recently
>> sighted. I have also published on our facebook page if you would like to
>> share.
>>
>> https://www.facebook.com/DELWPPortPhillip?ref=hl
>>
>> Nothing to crow about
>>
>> The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources
>> (DEDJTR) is calling on all bird watchers to be on the lookout for a single
>> House Crow that has been sighted in the City and South Bank area.
>>
>> The House Crow (Corvus splendens) is a highly destructive bird species
>> originating from Asia and is classified as a prohibited pest in Victoria
>> and banned Nationally.
>>
>> Biosecurity Manager Adam Kay said: “We are urging people who have seen a
>> House Crow to report sightings, dates and locations by calling 136 186 or
>> by email ”
>>
>> “This species has been seen near Flinders Street Station, the Shrine of
>> Remembrance and around Southbank in the last few months.
>> “House Crows have a black bill, black eyes and pale grey, non-glossy toned
>> feathers on the nape, neck and lower breast.
>>
>> “Their wings and head have metallic-greenish, glossy plumage with
>> blue-purple sheen on the forehead, crown, throat, back, wings and tail.
>> “House Crows are smaller and more slender than other similar Australian
>> native birds, such as the Australian Raven, Little Raven, Forest Raven and
>> Little Crow.
>> “Overseas they are a major pest for the agriculture and horticulture
>> industries causing severe damage to crops.
>>
>> “House Crows have not established in Australia, however they have a
>> history as stowaways on cargo ships, including those occasionally
>> travelling to Australia.
>>
>> “Early detection of House Crows is critical to preventing the
>> establishment of this species in the wild in Australia.”
>> To report sightings email or
>> call
>> 136 186.
>>
>>
>>
>> Brigid Ennis | Media and Communications Adviser | Port Phillip Region
>> Regional Services | Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning
>> level 7, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, VIC
>> T: 03 9637 9480 | M: 0427 092 731| E:
>> www.delwp.vic.gov.au
>> I work Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
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