NUISANCE: Reports of Indian myna birds have surfaced in the Whitsundays. T G Santosh
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Unwelcome invaders reported in Proserpine
REPORTS of an unwelcome avian invader have increased across the Whitsundays in the past six months.
Sightings of Indian mynas have been reported in Proserpine, Cannonvale, Bredalbane, Blacks Beach and at other sites around Mackay and the Pioneer Valley.
Dale Mengel, a resident of Proserpine, who reported a sighting of more than 20 birds flying over Proserpine in February, has again witnessed more than 30 birds in Proserpine in March.
"Indian mynas are moving into the region. Now is the time to take action. They reproduce quickly so the population can explode and impact smaller native birds,” he said.
If you see an Indian myna, or if you are interesting in deploying a trap contact Emily Wood of Reef Catchments on 0419 778 402.
