Help needed with Indian mynas

To kill a native bird is easy when Indian mynas are left to breed unchecked.

This menace to our wildlife, introduced to the shores of Australia, has been killing off our native birds and some tree-hollow-dwelling species.

If we don't stop them now, they pose a major threat to the long-term future of many of our beautiful native species.

Indian myna birds feed off discarded scraps, rubbish bins, left-over pet food. They nest in roof tops, tree hollows, anywhere.

They carry diseases and bird mites.

What must we do?

Put lids on bins. Never feed them. Do not leave pet food out. Plant native trees.

Clear out any nests in roofs or tree hollows and seal them up and campaign for business's to clean up their act.

The trapping program is underway and we need your help.

Prevention is the best cure.

Act now, before it's too late.

For more information, go to www.immsa.com.au.

Cassandra White, Ettalong Beach