Feral cats , snakes , owls and motorists are currently threatening Magnetic Island's diverse wildlife without any indication that action is being considered by various authorities involved to formulate a much needed proper plan .
Four cats are currently prowling about Nelly Bay , popping up out of drains at night to fight , run through residences, disturb Curlews , some of which are sitting on eggs , few chicks if any surviving after hatching .
A large python with an injured head was recently seen near the former helipad .
A large python with an injured head was recently seen near the former helipad .
The island used to have a Townsville City Council pound , but the keeper got the chop and the facility closed. Now there is an odd arrangement under which some council employee pops over on the ferry , drives around , goes back to the mainland .
Snakes are being seen in many places and a Death Adder was found under building material on the wine bar site under construction on the island .Curlews have been seen chasing snakes.
A large number of Barking Owls , also known as Murder Birds, who decimate young birds , were heard calling a night ago in the Pope's Land.
There are now more hire cars on the island and the proposed new car park and facilities at the popular Forts Walk is expected to result in much traffic , adding to the dangers to wildlife , including Koalas.
There are now more hire cars on the island and the proposed new car park and facilities at the popular Forts Walk is expected to result in much traffic , adding to the dangers to wildlife , including Koalas.
