Pacific Nature Notes
p. 99 · Read in the full issue
MR. CHARLES BARNETT who contri buted many interesting articles on Pacific flora and fauna to PIM a year or so ago has received on inquiry on Cereopsis geese from Mr. Hugh W.
Budke of Illinois, USA.
Mr. Budke wants to know if it would be possible to buy a pair of these geese.
Mr. Barrett replies; Cape Barren (Cereopsis) geese are protected in Aus tralia because of their scarcity. It would be difficult to obtain a permit to export even one to a private individual.
This species is unique and of great in terest to naturalists. I have observed it in its Bass Strait haunts and taken
several photographs.
Mr. Barrett is clearing up six months’ accumulation of work after his recent long visit to New Guinea. It is hoped that, later on, he will contribute some more Pacific Nature Notes to PIM.