WIMAP Newsletter Number 4 - Wollongong City Council

MYNASCAN UPDATEhttp://www.feralscan.org.au/mynascan/default.aspxWe have been working closely with the Invasive Animals CRC to customise the MynaScan database tobest suit the needs of the Wollongong Indian Myna Action Program for current and futuremanagement of the Indian Myna in our local area.We will soon be establishing our own WIMAP group which will permit workshop participants to enterrecords and view other sightings entered by those in our group at a finer scale. Sightings can beentered for any location and not just your backyard. This will provide a more interactive experiencefor those involved in the program.The other exciting news on MynaScan is that it a new smartphone version has been released, allowinganyone with a smartphone to enter sightings while they are out and about.For anyone who is a keen photographer you can also upload your Indian Myna photos to the websiteas well.HUNGRY BLUE TONGUE LIZARD FINDS ITSWAY INTO A MYNA BIRD TRAPThanks to Grant of Balgownie who sent in this photo of ablue tongue lizard caught in the bottom of a myna birdtrap. It is important to remember to keep an eye on yourtrap when it is baited so that you can release any nontargetspecies as soon as possible. Some other non-targetspecies that have been reported include female bowerbirds, rats, sparrows and magpies.Since beginning the trapping program in May 2012 Granthas caught 41 Indian Mynas and we are glad to report thathe is also seeing blue wrens in the garden now, and theoccasional Magpie. Well done Grant!