[EBB Sightings] "pest" species

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Thanks for making that point, George.  
 
The same goes for exotic plant and animals species-- they are here because of irresponsible human introduction and they should not be victimized because of it, which happens time after time in our effort to "manage" wildlife.  
 
One good example is the Canada Geese.  By the end of the 19th century, they were hunted to the point of near extinction.  In response, federal and state agencies rebuilt their populations and spread them to new regions.  As a result, some relocated birds have lost their migratory pathways and have become resident birds.  People are now complaining about aesthetic problems (too much poop on golf courses and in parks) and communities are allowed to have them round up, sent off to slaughter, or killed by lethal gas if deemed inedible.
 
If you think about actions like these, plus destruction of habitat from development, pollution, logging and grazing, you'll realize which species needs to be held accountable for its actions, rather than the innocent ones that are merely trying to adapt.
 
Carla Din
Oakland

ELEGANS at aol.com wrote:
I think as far as the turkeys and other back yard pests are concerned now with the gobblers showing up at Mills College, we have ourselves to blame in part as well. I have many bird feeders in the yard all filled with yummy grains. Critters know a good thing when they see it.
 
George McRae
Glamerous El Cerrito
CoCo County, Ca



		
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