#Cull of 20,000 #NativeBirds at #NewcastleWaters #CattleStation will not go ahead after parent company intervened.

In a social media post, the parent company of #ConsolidatedPastoralCompany, which operates the station, said it was unaware of the licence and instructed staff to cease any culling plans "immediately".

The parent company, #TerraFirma, says it will meet with "relevant environmental groups" when leaders visit #Australia later this year.

"As the owner of #CPC, we were not aware of the application for a licence to cull birds at Newcastle Waters," the company said in its post.

"We have made clear to CPC leadership that this is #CompletelyUnacceptable.

"We have instructed the Newcastle Waters leadership team, and CPC senior management to cease any plans for culling immediately.

#auspol #wildlife #birds #Australia

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/newcastle-waters-cattle-station-bird-cull-stopped/106693348

fantastic. now do the other major cities.

"Predators like feral cats, possums and rats would be completely eliminated from the capital"

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/590578/wellington-targeted-for-predator-free-status-within-10-years

#NativeBirds #NZ

Winter Backyard Birding

https://islandinthenet.com/winter-backyard-birding/

Juxtaposition in my feed just now.

"Small steps to make your home a habitat for birds" indeed.

#duck #keyboard #wildlife #NativeBirds #KeyboardDuck #quack #quaaack #habitat #birds #RandomHourlyDuckBot

Sacred Kingfisher - Decorative Bird Art 🌿🌿🌿
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/sacred-kingfisher-decorative-bird-art-jan-matson.html

This artwork captures the Sacred Kingfisher’s luminous colours and tranquil spirit — perfect for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts and collectors of Australian wildlife art.

#SacredKingfisher #kingfisher #bird #birds #artist #painting #BirdsOfMastodon #CreativeToots #Wildlife #AustralianWildlife #NativeBirdsOfAustralia #NativeBirds