City of Belmont
MEDIA RELEASE
ALL THINGS ENVIRONMENT - HELP PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE
The City of Belmont would like to remind residents and visitors to the featured parks in the
City not to feed the birds and to be vigilant with food scraps and rubbish by wrapping and
disposing of them immediately.
immediately
Our native fauna, especially the birds and mammals, are particularly appealing to most
people. Many animals can become habituated to the presence of people
peopl and soon learn
to take advantage of food refuse and offerings. Though this is usually done with good
intent, most people are unaware that these actions can upset the balance of nature.
One example of this is the Australian
Austra
White Ibis which has grown in numbers at Tomato
Lake over recent years. The White Ibis can cause many problems if numbers are allowed
to swell such as: fouling
ouling of paths, park benches and other structures,
structures smell,
s
noise,
unsightliness, cause minor injuries when trying to procure food from humans and cause
serious damage to aircraft.
City of Belmont Mayor, Cr. Phil Marks wants to also remind residents to be on the alert for
swooping magpies over the coming weeks, as their breeding season commences.
“Magpies make up part or our natural environment and it is a timely
mely reminder to stay alert
with the City receiving numerous reports of swooping already,”
already,” said Mayor Marks.
“Although not always easy, especially for young children, remain calm and
a if a magpie
swoops don’t stop, move on quickly,
quickly but don’t run,” said Mayor Marks.
The natural behaviour of magpies is to swoop and protect eggs and young from attack
during the nesting season from August to October. They rely largely on intimidation to
deter human intruders by flying
ing low and fast, often clacking their bills as they pass
overhead.
Waving or holding a hat, stick or umbrella above your head will usually make the bird
retreat. Deliberately provoking or harassing a magpie by throwing sticks or stones usually
makes them more defensive. Bike riders can fit a bike flag to their bike for additional
safety and all users may wish to avoid the area by taking an alternate route, if possible.
If you feel a swooping magpie has become a danger to people, it can be reported to the
Department of Environment and Conservation’s (DEC) 24 hour Wildcare Helpline on 9474
9055.
For more information on swooping magpies, refer to the DEC’s Fauna Note No. 15,
available
able at www.dec.wa.gov.au.
The City is also hosting a Great Australian Marsupial Nightstalk. Why not come along to
participate in an Australian wide spotlighting survey to identify native mammals and feral
animals? The Nightstalk will be held at the Kwenda
Kwenda Marlark Conservation Walk Trail,
Trail part
of the Perth Airport conservation estate which contains over 600 native species and
Enquiries to Sherrilee Bartlett
Telephone 9477 7247
Mobile 0419 997 241
City of Belmont
MEDIA RELEASE
provides a valuable habitat for a variety of fauna. Held on Friday, 14 September from
6:30pm, registrations are essential so call the
the Parks and Environment Team on 9477 7257
or email [email protected] to register your interest.
End.
September 3, 2012
Enquiries to Lorraine Francis
Telephone 9477 7232
Mobile 0408 937 959
City of Belmont
MEDIA RELEASE
ALL THINGS ENVIRONMENT - HELP PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE
The City of Belmont would like to remind residents and visitors to the featured parks in the
City not to feed the birds and to be vigilant with food scraps and rubbish by wrapping and
disposing of them immediately.
immediately
Our native fauna, especially the birds and mammals, are particularly appealing to most
people. Many animals can become habituated to the presence of people
peopl and soon learn
to take advantage of food refuse and offerings. Though this is usually done with good
intent, most people are unaware that these actions can upset the balance of nature.
One example of this is the Australian
Austra
White Ibis which has grown in numbers at Tomato
Lake over recent years. The White Ibis can cause many problems if numbers are allowed
to swell such as: fouling
ouling of paths, park benches and other structures,
structures smell,
s
noise,
unsightliness, cause minor injuries when trying to procure food from humans and cause
serious damage to aircraft.
City of Belmont Mayor, Cr. Phil Marks wants to also remind residents to be on the alert for
swooping magpies over the coming weeks, as their breeding season commences.
“Magpies make up part or our natural environment and it is a timely
mely reminder to stay alert
with the City receiving numerous reports of swooping already,”
already,” said Mayor Marks.
“Although not always easy, especially for young children, remain calm and
a if a magpie
swoops don’t stop, move on quickly,
quickly but don’t run,” said Mayor Marks.
The natural behaviour of magpies is to swoop and protect eggs and young from attack
during the nesting season from August to October. They rely largely on intimidation to
deter human intruders by flying
ing low and fast, often clacking their bills as they pass
overhead.
Waving or holding a hat, stick or umbrella above your head will usually make the bird
retreat. Deliberately provoking or harassing a magpie by throwing sticks or stones usually
makes them more defensive. Bike riders can fit a bike flag to their bike for additional
safety and all users may wish to avoid the area by taking an alternate route, if possible.
If you feel a swooping magpie has become a danger to people, it can be reported to the
Department of Environment and Conservation’s (DEC) 24 hour Wildcare Helpline on 9474
9055.
For more information on swooping magpies, refer to the DEC’s Fauna Note No. 15,
available
able at www.dec.wa.gov.au.
The City is also hosting a Great Australian Marsupial Nightstalk. Why not come along to
participate in an Australian wide spotlighting survey to identify native mammals and feral
animals? The Nightstalk will be held at the Kwenda
Kwenda Marlark Conservation Walk Trail,
Trail part
of the Perth Airport conservation estate which contains over 600 native species and
Enquiries to Sherrilee Bartlett
Telephone 9477 7247
Mobile 0419 997 241
City of Belmont
MEDIA RELEASE
provides a valuable habitat for a variety of fauna. Held on Friday, 14 September from
6:30pm, registrations are essential so call the
the Parks and Environment Team on 9477 7257
or email [email protected] to register your interest.
End.
September 3, 2012
Enquiries to Lorraine Francis
Telephone 9477 7232
Mobile 0408 937 959
City of Belmont
MEDIA RELEASE
ALL THINGS ENVIRONMENT - HELP PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE
The City of Belmont would like to remind residents and visitors to the featured parks in the
City not to feed the birds and to be vigilant with food scraps and rubbish by wrapping and
disposing of them immediately.
immediately
Our native fauna, especially the birds and mammals, are particularly appealing to most
people. Many animals can become habituated to the presence of people
peopl and soon learn
to take advantage of food refuse and offerings. Though this is usually done with good
intent, most people are unaware that these actions can upset the balance of nature.
One example of this is the Australian
Austra
White Ibis which has grown in numbers at Tomato
Lake over recent years. The White Ibis can cause many problems if numbers are allowed
to swell such as: fouling
ouling of paths, park benches and other structures,
structures smell,
s
noise,
unsightliness, cause minor injuries when trying to procure food from humans and cause
serious damage to aircraft.
City of Belmont Mayor, Cr. Phil Marks wants to also remind residents to be on the alert for
swooping magpies over the coming weeks, as their breeding season commences.
“Magpies make up part or our natural environment and it is a timely
mely reminder to stay alert
with the City receiving numerous reports of swooping already,”
already,” said Mayor Marks.
“Although not always easy, especially for young children, remain calm and
a if a magpie
swoops don’t stop, move on quickly,
quickly but don’t run,” said Mayor Marks.
The natural behaviour of magpies is to swoop and protect eggs and young from attack
during the nesting season from August to October. They rely largely on intimidation to
deter human intruders by flying
ing low and fast, often clacking their bills as they pass
overhead.
Waving or holding a hat, stick or umbrella above your head will usually make the bird
retreat. Deliberately provoking or harassing a magpie by throwing sticks or stones usually
makes them more defensive. Bike riders can fit a bike flag to their bike for additional
safety and all users may wish to avoid the area by taking an alternate route, if possible.
If you feel a swooping magpie has become a danger to people, it can be reported to the
Department of Environment and Conservation’s (DEC) 24 hour Wildcare Helpline on 9474
9055.
For more information on swooping magpies, refer to the DEC’s Fauna Note No. 15,
available
able at www.dec.wa.gov.au.
The City is also hosting a Great Australian Marsupial Nightstalk. Why not come along to
participate in an Australian wide spotlighting survey to identify native mammals and feral
animals? The Nightstalk will be held at the Kwenda
Kwenda Marlark Conservation Walk Trail,
Trail part
of the Perth Airport conservation estate which contains over 600 native species and
Enquiries to Sherrilee Bartlett
Telephone 9477 7247
Mobile 0419 997 241
City of Belmont
MEDIA RELEASE
provides a valuable habitat for a variety of fauna. Held on Friday, 14 September from
6:30pm, registrations are essential so call the
the Parks and Environment Team on 9477 7257
or email [email protected] to register your interest.
End.
September 3, 2012
Enquiries to Lorraine Francis
Telephone 9477 7232
Mobile 0408 937 959
City of Belmont
MEDIA RELEASE
ALL THINGS ENVIRONMENT - HELP PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE
The City of Belmont would like to remind residents and visitors to the featured parks in the
City not to feed the birds and to be vigilant with food scraps and rubbish by wrapping and
disposing of them immediately.
immediately
Our native fauna, especially the birds and mammals, are particularly appealing to most
people. Many animals can become habituated to the presence of people
peopl and soon learn
to take advantage of food refuse and offerings. Though this is usually done with good
intent, most people are unaware that these actions can upset the balance of nature.
One example of this is the Australian
Austra
White Ibis which has grown in numbers at Tomato
Lake over recent years. The White Ibis can cause many problems if numbers are allowed
to swell such as: fouling
ouling of paths, park benches and other structures,
structures smell,
s
noise,
unsightliness, cause minor injuries when trying to procure food from humans and cause
serious damage to aircraft.
City of Belmont Mayor, Cr. Phil Marks wants to also remind residents to be on the alert for
swooping magpies over the coming weeks, as their breeding season commences.
“Magpies make up part or our natural environment and it is a timely
mely reminder to stay alert
with the City receiving numerous reports of swooping already,”
already,” said Mayor Marks.
“Although not always easy, especially for young children, remain calm and
a if a magpie
swoops don’t stop, move on quickly,
quickly but don’t run,” said Mayor Marks.
The natural behaviour of magpies is to swoop and protect eggs and young from attack
during the nesting season from August to October. They rely largely on intimidation to
deter human intruders by flying
ing low and fast, often clacking their bills as they pass
overhead.
Waving or holding a hat, stick or umbrella above your head will usually make the bird
retreat. Deliberately provoking or harassing a magpie by throwing sticks or stones usually
makes them more defensive. Bike riders can fit a bike flag to their bike for additional
safety and all users may wish to avoid the area by taking an alternate route, if possible.
If you feel a swooping magpie has become a danger to people, it can be reported to the
Department of Environment and Conservation’s (DEC) 24 hour Wildcare Helpline on 9474
9055.
For more information on swooping magpies, refer to the DEC’s Fauna Note No. 15,
available
able at www.dec.wa.gov.au.
The City is also hosting a Great Australian Marsupial Nightstalk. Why not come along to
participate in an Australian wide spotlighting survey to identify native mammals and feral
animals? The Nightstalk will be held at the Kwenda
Kwenda Marlark Conservation Walk Trail,
Trail part
of the Perth Airport conservation estate which contains over 600 native species and
Enquiries to Sherrilee Bartlett
Telephone 9477 7247
Mobile 0419 997 241
City of Belmont
MEDIA RELEASE
provides a valuable habitat for a variety of fauna. Held on Friday, 14 September from
6:30pm, registrations are essential so call the
the Parks and Environment Team on 9477 7257
or email [email protected] to register your interest.
End.
September 3, 2012
Enquiries to Lorraine Francis
Telephone 9477 7232
Mobile 0408 937 959