I've been down twice this year trying to refind it but without any success.
Has it been seen again?
best
On Thu, Feb 12, 2015 at 3:59 PM, 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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