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Growers on alert for tree sparrow

GROWERS in Western Australia’s Kwinana east port zone are being asked to look out for and report unusual birds following the recent discovery of a Eurasian tree sparrow in a Bunbury backyard.

Staff writer
 Eurasian tree sparrow.

Eurasian tree sparrow.

Primary Industries and Regional Development biosecurity officer James Sheehan said reports of serious pest birds by members of the community played an important part in protecting the State's agriculture...

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