I write a couple of weeks ago about a lone Pink-eared Duck at Balyang Sanctuary, beside the Barwon River in Geelong. The bird was there for a few days after I saw it – I read reports from other observers. It was gone today, and in its place was a lone Australian Wood (Maned) Duck. … Read more
birding-aus; Thursday 21 March 07:00 There were about 10 White-throated Needletail flying over the Hendra Pony Club/ARB Store on Thursday morning for about 15 minutes from 7am. This is the most I have seen this season as four or five times I have seen one or two. A cool change had come through and there … Read more
Which is unfortunately why it won’t happen – both Labor (even when it was against their official policy) and the Coalition support duck hunting so I am sure they will find a way to wriggle out of it. On 22 March 2013 16:51, Joshua Bergmark wrote: > “My request is that the minister immediately order … Read more
“My request is that the minister immediately order the closure of the Box Flat nature conservation reserve wetland in accordance with the freckled duck action plan and the emergency provisions of section 86A of the Wildlife Act 1975. I also request that the minister instigate a survey of all wetlands where duck shooting is occurring … Read more
This is the full text of last Wednesday’s speech in the Victorian Upper House by Sue Pennicuik. Apologies if formatting doesn’t work. Duck hunting: wetland closuresMs PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) — My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Agriculture and Food Security. I am very disturbed to have been informed by Mr Laurie Levy from … Read more