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ARCHIVED NEWS

Myna Invasion

6/7/2012

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(Photo: Andrew Tatnell)
Indian mynas (Acridotheres tristis) have again been spotted on the island – this time at the Nelly Bay terminal building. While plans are underway to control this small group of invaders, Islanders and visitors are asked to contact MINCA if they are aware of, or discover, the birds elsewhere.

Indian mynas were introduced into Australia from India in order to eat insect pests in market gardens. From there, they were introduced to north Queensland to control insect pests in sugar cane crops – as was another pest, the cane toad. Since then, they have become a huge problem for both humans and native birds and wildlife.

For humans they damage fruit crops, are noisy and smelly and can spread mites and disease. Getting in to waste bins, they can spread litter and scraps.

But for native birds (including rosellas and kookaburras) and small fauna (such as sugar gliders) they are more of a problem, as they compete aggressively for tree hollows in which to nest and bred, can ‘mob’ other birds, and destroy the eggs and chicks of other species.

Mynas are listed by the World Conservation Union as one of the World’s 100 Worst Invasive Species, and one website claims that they were voted the most unpopular feral animal in Australia.

MINCA is aware that Council is working to keep Magnetic Island myna-free, but if you see them around, let us know and we will pass this information on. Please note that while mynas are feral pests and can legally be destroyed, cruelty to all animals is illegal.

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Photo courtesy of 
www.richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au
1 Comment
Charlie McColl
7/7/2012 09:03:57 am

3-4 seen at shopping centre corner Mandalay and Sooning, Nelly Bay.

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  • About
    • History of MINCA
    • Become A Member
    • Renew Your Membership
  • Resources
    • Plants of Magnetic Island
    • Weeds of Magnetic Island
    • Favourite Trees
    • Native animals of Magnetic Island
    • Birds of Magnetic Island
    • Butterflies of Magnetic Island
    • Reptiles of Magnetic Island
    • Frogs (Amphians) of Magnetic Island
    • Spiders, Insects & Bugs of Magnetic Island
    • Life in the ocean around Magnetic Island
    • The geology of Magnetic Island
    • Library & Links
  • Projects
    • Bolger Bay Conservation Park
    • Protection of Radical Bay
    • Townsville Port expansion >
      • Flyer
    • Clear Water Townsville >
      • The Future of Cleveland Bay >
        • Historical Impacts of Silt Pollution
      • The Story So Far
      • Cleveland Bay: Current & Impacts
      • The Impact of Dredging
      • Dolphins, Dugongs & Turtles
      • Where Have All the Fish Gone?
      • Proposed Port Expansion & Master Plan
      • Port of Townsville's Changing Plans
      • How Many New Berths?
      • Big Enough Already!
      • Jobs and the Port
      • The $1.64 Billion Quesion: WHY?
      • Contact Clear Water Townsville
    • Freecycle
  • Achievements
    • 1996 Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve
    • 2010 'Carbon Cuts' Film Competition
    • 2010 Low Carbon Diet Inter-Bay Challenge
    • 2011 Short Film Competition
    • 2011 Anti-plastic Bag Campaign
    • ARCHIVE NEWS
  • Gallery
  • Contact
  • New Page