As regular CFZ-watchers will know, for some time Corinna has been doing a column for Animals & Men and a regular segment on On The Track... particularly about out-of-place birds and rare vagrants. There seem to be more and more bird stories from all over the world hitting the news these days so, to make room for them all - and to give them all equal and worthy coverage - she has set up this new blog to cover all things feathery and Fortean.

Friday 16 November 2018

'Very dangerous, aggressive' magpie to be relocated



8th Nov 2018 1:00 PM | Updated: 1:33 PM
UPDATE, 2.30pm: LISMORE City Council's environmental strategies coordinator, Leonie Walsh, said she could understand people's concerns about plans to relocate an aggressive magpie.
But she said although dangerous behaviour was rare in birds, when it occurred it was important the bird was relocated.
"It's understandable people are concerned about interfering with birds and they are correct this is natural bird behaviour," she said.
"However, both Griffith University and the University of New England have done research over the years to develop ways to safely trap and relocate them; if they are relocated at least 50km away, the bird won't come back and will adapt fairly well and find a new family."
Ms Walsh said it was usually the male showing the aggressive behaviour.
"When he is removed another male will usually move straight in," she said.
"He is so pleased with the opportunity that in most cases will look after he family better than his predecessor and with less aggression."
Original story: A "VERY aggressive" magpie will be moved from Spinks Park next week after Lismore City Council received a number of complaints.
The council posted the news on its Facebook page today.
"We will be relocating a very aggressive magpie from Spinks Park next week but in the meantime please avoid this area," they wrote.
"The bird is having a go at anyone walking/cycling along the path behind the old gallery building, through the rose garden and near the kids playground.
"We are awaiting approval and will relocate the bird as soon as possible."
The post attracted a lot of comments from people who were concerned about the magpie being moved.

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