10,000 Birds

JUNE 13, 2022

Which of course is the perfect transition to that bird, the Common Myna. In a nationwide survey in 2005, the Australian public rated the common myna as the most significant pest, beating contenders such as the cane toad, the European rabbit, and feral cat ( source ). Well, a better transition than what I usually manage.

Australia 204

Australia Birds Feral Cats Kangaroos 204

10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2012

Yes, of course it is too bad that so many animals (most often rats, mice and rabbits) have to be killed. Instead of embracing these fantastic programs, a typical reaction from people within the animal rights movement is to condemn and protest the act, because animals were going to die. The logic of this is ridiculous.

Animal Rights Movement 214

Animal Rights Movement Animal Rights Rights Wildlife 214

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Rats arrived on ships and cats, foxes and rabbits were all introduced and they were all detrimental to the bird population. The huge population of feral cats undoubtedly is having a detrimental effect on our bird life. Since European settlement there has been the loss of at least 23 species and sub-species of birds.

Species 176

Species Australia Birds Parrots 176