February 2015 | Bird Gard Australia

By - Deniece Smith

Top 10 Facts About Possums in Australia

Possums along with kangaroos and koalas are iconic Australian fauna. Another Aussie icon, Dame Edna Everage, fondly used the term “Hello possums!” in her stage and TV shows. Australians have always lived alongside these small nocturnal marsupials benefiting from their silky smooth fur and leather. In 1837 possums were introduced into New Zealand to establish

By - Deniece Smith

Rosella Control

There are 5 main rosella species to control that come in conflict with Australian farmers. Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans) – North Qld, south eastern seaboard from NSW/Qld border through to S.A Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) – Tasmania Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis) – South West W.A Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) – South East Australia including Tasmania Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus) – Eastern

By - Deniece Smith

Flying Fox Control

There are four main species of flying fox in Australia. Little Red Flying Fox: The smallest of the 4 species. It weighs from 350 to 600 grams. Found throughout Australia except the southerly and central areas where they may visit nomadically. Black Fly Fox: The largest species of flying fox is found throughout coastal tropical

By - Deniece Smith

Pigeon Control (columba livia)

Descended from the wild rock pigeon of the northern hemisphere, these introduced birds are found in virtually every town and city in Australia and New Zealand. They have retained the cliff-dwelling, ledge nesting habits of their wild ancestors. They’ll nest at any time of year but principally in summer. Their ledge nesting habit has caused

By - Deniece Smith

28 Parrot or Port Lincoln Parrot Control (Barnardius zonarius)

The Port Lincoln Parrot (usually called “28” in south western W.A) is found mainly in W.A, although does range into S.A and south west N.T. Breeds from August to February but in the drier inland areas, will breed whenever the season permits. When conditions allow, may raise 2 broods of anywhere between 2 and 7

By - Deniece Smith

Red Wattlebird Control (Anthochaera carunculata)

The Red Wattlebird can be found in woodlands and forests from south east Australia to south west Australia, basically all along the southern end of the country. A honeyeater, they take nectar from a wide range of flowers and also insects. They breed mostly from July to December but will breed through to February in

By - Deniece Smith

Sparrow Control (Passer domesticus)

Introduced to Australia in the 1860’s from Europe, the sparrow is now well at home in all eastern and southern Australian cities. They may raise several broods of between three to six young per season. Wherever humans live in any numbers, you’ll find sparrows. However, they are rarely found in heavily vegetated high country. Sparrows

By - Deniece Smith

Starling Control (Sturnus vulgaris)

An introduced bird with an upright stance and a rapid jerking walk. First released in the 1850’s in Victoria, it is now widespread throughout eastern Australia. It’s name comes from the spangled star-like appearance of it’s fresh autumn moult. Starlings are omnivorous. They feed mostly on the ground, feeding on insects, seeds and small fruits.

By - Deniece Smith

Wood Duck Control (Anthochaera carunculata)

Wood ducks are found throughout all of the eastern and western coasts of Australia, the wood duck is a common sight to most rural people. It is not found in the dry interior or Northern Territory. Although a swimmer, the wood duck is usually found grazing on land. It prefers lightly timbered country near water.

By - Deniece Smith

Swallow Control (Hirundo neoxena)

Swallows, or specifically the Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena), range over most of Australia except the Northern Territory and the far north west of Australia. Swallows live on insects mostly caught on the wing, and will often be seen flying low over water. They build mud nests usually on a vertical surface, such as in and on

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Month: February 2015