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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