INDIAN mynas are on the move in Albury-Wodonga.
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Local Landcare Facilitator for Ovens Landcare Network Gayle South said the territorial species out-competed native birds for food, water and shelter.
"Indian mynas were introduced in Melbourne in the 1860s but didn't start heading north until relatively recently, due to a ready food source on farming properties on the outskirts of Melbourne and food scraps from takeaway stores along the Hume Freeway," she said.
Indian mynas established in Wangaratta during the past six years with rising numbers in Albury-Wodonga over the past three years.
Gardens for Wildlife and Parklands Albury Wodonga will host an Indian mynas presentation at Gordon Hartsman Park, Wodonga, on Sunday, June 16.
Conservationist Kim Radnell has spotted Indian mynas in Wodonga for at least three years.
A community planting morning will run from 9.30am ahead of the Indian mynas presentation at 11.30am and free barbecue. RSVP for catering purposes: eventbrite.com.au.
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