There have been some interesting developments in the Night Parrot
story.
Feral cats may not be quite the hazard to the birds that we feared.
Dingoes are being regarded as a useful tool in protecting the
population. Significantly, the Queensland Government has become
involved in efforts to protect the property in south-west Queensland
where the parrots occur.
Dr Steve Murphy is to be congratulated on his excellent work - in
collaboration with John Young, who discovered the Night Parrot
population - in conducting further research into the birds, and in
developing conservation strategies to protect this critically
endangered species.
For further information and images of Night Parrot feathers, a feral
cat and a dingo from the site, see here:
http://sunshinecoastbirds.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/important-news-regarding-night-parrots.html
Greg Roberts
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