Today’s “Guardian” has a report with photos of a Nicobar pigeon which
was not only seen but captured in the Kimberley, having ‘blown in’ from
Southeast Asia. Apparently its fate is being discussed… I hope
nobody decides that it’s a biological menace to Australia. No-one has
ever taken any action against such self-introductions as the Spotted
Whistling-Duck and the Cattle Egret. I would rather this new bird on
the Australian List were left in peace where it was – until the
twitchers start to chase it.
Anthea Fleming
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According to the article in The Guardian, there may be at least one other bird out there. If so, does that make arriving by ship less likely? Or more?
Peter Shute
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I was under the impression its fate was already decided, Anthea. Apparently it’s on a list of dangerous species.
Peter Shute
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