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Originally posted by fujotupu:
A very interesting and eye-opening report on how to eradicate a pestilential species of bird.

Given your position within the establishment (IUCN), it could be another opportunity for you by assisting the Tanzanian government in getting rid of the Indian Crow which some cretin, thinking it was a great idea to introduce to the island of Zanzibar to clean up the garbage years ago, gave no second thoughts to the damage and destruction this bird could achieve.

Our native African Pied Crow and Kites are almost non-existent along the coastal belt, no thanks to the dedicated annihilation of their eggs and young by the ever destructive Indian Crow.

All other forms of bird life have also been drastically affected and various attempts (traps and poisoned bait) by the local authorities in ridding themselves of this unwelcome guest have proved futile.

Food for thought?

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Zanzibar is also quite close to the mainland, new invading crows will most probably move in during time.

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Originally posted by fujotupu:

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Zanzibar is also quite close to the mainland, new invading crows will most probably move in during time.

Ya gotta be kidding! ... crow flying time to the nearest headland probably 20 mins. and they have been permanent residents on the mainland coastal belt for at least 20 years if not more.

Statistics suggest there are probably more crows on Zanzibar today than there are inhabitants, who number around 1 million.

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Sorry, I don´t understand your comment, do you think that they can not fly for 20 minutes?

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Originally posted by fujotupu:
[QUOTE]Sorry, I don´t understand your comment, do you think that they can not fly for 20 minutes?

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Originally posted by fairgame:
Fascinating and very interesting indeed. Thanks for taking the time to post a report about your work. Well done on getting the family to join you in that beautiful place.

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Originally posted by lavaca:
Fujo,

We can't eradicate the Indian crow by ourselves, but it can be done. It's all about salesmanship. If we can convince the Chinese that Indian crow beaks, balls, spleens, or any other body part are an aphrodisiac, the crows are history.

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Originally posted by Saeed:
Fantastic report, and most interesting to read.

I do not like myna birds one little bit - we have them here in Dubai, and they are a bloody menace!

I shoot them all the time, and our crocs love them!

Have been to the Seychelles many times, and love the place, especially for its bird life.

I remember talking to the people there and they do not like these invasions at all.

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Originally posted by juanpozzi:
My friend i can work as you asistant ,me and Bjorie .Im jealous of your work .
P-Ahlen is not only a biologist ,hes a well known professional hunter,owner o ww.nordikpredator.se the Best predator callers in th world ,and an international hunter .His hunting dvds are a must see for any hunter that wants to visit Sweden .