leonardo_simon
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I was reading the 2000 Edition of Michael Morecombe's "Field Guide to Australian Birds" last night, battling against flu-induced insomnia.
I was interested that the Victorians introduced lots of species that now seem to be doing quite well, e.g. Sparrows, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Starlings etc, the list goes on.
Noticed that Blue Tits (& other tits) not on the list. As a UK favorite bird, I'm wondering why they aren't on the list. Did the Victorians not take any over? Or did they fail to thrive? Is the book "wrong"?? What motivated the Victorian's choice to export UK birds??
thanks!
I was interested that the Victorians introduced lots of species that now seem to be doing quite well, e.g. Sparrows, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Starlings etc, the list goes on.
Noticed that Blue Tits (& other tits) not on the list. As a UK favorite bird, I'm wondering why they aren't on the list. Did the Victorians not take any over? Or did they fail to thrive? Is the book "wrong"?? What motivated the Victorian's choice to export UK birds??
thanks!