Michael, bustards were relatively plentiful at Kudjekbinj near the Goomadeer
River (western Arnhem Land) when I was visiting regularly. I think that was
because the old ladies in particular restricted egg collection.
Denise
On 14 May 2017, at 9:15 am, Michael Hunter <> wrote:
> Hi Laurie,
> To be pedantic, Southern States are those South of the Qld/ NT
> border in this context, NSW and Victoria in particular, but any contemporary
> Australia Bustard sightings in SA, or in WA South of Meekatharra would be
> interesting.
>
> They were plenty around Broome, in the NT and Qld 25 years
> plus ago when we lived or travelled there, but like Roseate Terns, (almost
> wiped out in Aus waters by egg collecting in the name of traditional food) ,
> Bustards then were under hunting pressure there. Best seen today around
> Mareeba as noted in another post.
>
> Cheers
>
> Michael
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> Date: Sat, 13 May 2017 10:53:57 +1000
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>> South of which border Michael? NT, Qld, or NSW?
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>>> On 12 May 2017, at 7:43 am, Michael Hunter <> wrote:
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>>> Hi All.
>>> Bustards were once widespread including the Southern States, and are a
>>> Protected Species.
>>> Exceptions include shooting in Self Defence, and the Indigenous hunting for
>>> traditional food.
>>> Hand(s) up if you have seen an unstuffed Bustard south of the border.
>>> Sad
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>>> Michael
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