islandgun Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Just caught another programme in the Cook Abroad series, would it be wrong to release a few wallabies on an Island ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) I have half a notion that there is a colony of wallabies on a Scottish Island. I also entirely accept the possibility that I am talking complete and utter nonsense. Edit to add: My half notion was right, I googled after posting and discovered this http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inchconnachan Edited March 2, 2015 by grrclark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I have half a notion that there is a colony of wallabies on a Scottish Island. I also entirely accept the possibility that I am talking complete and utter nonsense. Edit to add: My half notion was right, I googled after posting and discovered this http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inchconnachan Well I never, so thats a no then. After watching slow roast wallaby on the programme they look just the ticket, shame, good series though, thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Yes there are a colony of Wallabies on Inchconnachan on loch Lomond. I see at least 3 every time I visit the island. Sadly though they have been inbreeding so health wont be that good also people with dogs end up killing them just like they have done with the capercaillie on the other islands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 You should do it anyway and make all the naturalists hopping mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I am sure I read of a colony in Bedfordshire , there is definitely one on the Isle of Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) There is a colony in Westminster too! oops, My mistake. That's WALLY'S! Edited March 2, 2015 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 There is a colony at the Roaches near Buxton . Rumour has it they escaped from a travelling circus in the 60s and have thrived in the heather covered hills ever since . I've seen them myself a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I am sure I read of a colony in Bedfordshire , there is definitely one on the Isle of Man I remember going to Whipsnade zoo in Bedfordshire as a child and trying to catch the free range Wallabies in fact its the only thing I do remember I wonder if they escaped from there perhaps I shouldn't have left that gate open Yes there are a colony of Wallabies on Inchconnachan on loch Lomond. I see at least 3 every time I visit the island. Sadly though they have been inbreeding so health wont be that good also people with dogs end up killing them just like they have done with the capercaillie on the other islands. So the colony isn't thriving hmm, I wasn't being serious about releasing them, but after a bit of thought they would be an interesting farming proposition, as a marsupial they are able to support three young at once, and according to the TV not unlike lamb to eat, any farmers out there looking to diversify ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 There is indeed a colony on the Isle of Man. They are descended from escapees in the late 60's/early 70's from a wild life park. I have eaten one & can't say I was overly impressed. Very dense meat. Somewhat rubbery texture. I understand that due to inbreeding there is a lot of blindness in the colony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I thought there were some in Cheshire as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newarcher1 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 hi we have or had a colony on the roaches near leek , they were introduced by the then owner of the land. Sir phillip brockelhurst ,i think this was in the 30s/40s .i was lucky enough to see one around 1957 ,when just a lad . Sir phillip also kept a yak ,which we also caught a sight of .Over the years there have been numerous sightings, some quite recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 There used to be a colony on the Devon/Cornwall border.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Also one around Whipsnade Zoo in the Chliterns. I have half a notion that there is a colony of wallabies on a Scottish Island. I also entirely accept the possibility that I am talking complete and utter nonsense.Edit to add: My half notion was right, I googled after posting and discovered this http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inchconnachan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I remember going to Whipsnade zoo in Bedfordshire as a child and trying to catch the free range Wallabies in fact its the only thing I do remember I wonder if they escaped from there perhaps I shouldn't have left that gate open So the colony isn't thriving hmm, I wasn't being serious about releasing them, but after a bit of thought they would be an interesting farming proposition, as a marsupial they are able to support three young at once, and according to the TV not unlike lamb to eat, any farmers out there looking to diversify ? They are doing ok its just an island the gene pool isnt big and scumbags let their dogs loose on them. That wikipedia page has it wrong its not the wallabies that are having an impact on the capercaillie its people and their dogs and wild campers. Capercaillie are now extinct from the islands the National Park that manages the islands are useless and I cant believe they didnt do anything about it. Each Island is different and beautiful if you have the chance to visit the island you almost certain to see a William Wallaby within 10 15 minute walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I remember going to Whipsnade zoo in Bedfordshire as a child and trying to catch the free range Wallabies in fact its the only thing I do remember I wonder if they escaped from there perhaps I shouldn't have left that gate open So the colony isn't thriving hmm, I wasn't being serious about releasing them, but after a bit of thought they would be an interesting farming proposition, as a marsupial they are able to support three young at once, and according to the TV not unlike lamb to eat, any farmers out there looking to diversify ? They are doing ok its just an island the gene pool isnt big and scumbags let their dogs loose on them. That wikipedia page has it wrong its not the wallabies that are having an impact on the capercaillie its people and their dogs and wild campers. Capercaillie are now extinct from the islands the National Park that manages the islands are useless and I cant believe they didnt do anything about it. Each Island is different and beautiful if you have the chance to visit the island you almost certain to see a William Wallaby within 10 15 minute walk. Loch Lomond is certainly worth a good visit, I'm always amazed at the size when I'm in the area, whats the fishing like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-munsters Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 There has been a small colony living on Saddleworth Moor for many years. Used to be a reasonably common sight years ago, but now quite rare. I think the opening up of all the land to Open Access, and the number of associated walkers/ramblers, now keeps the wallabies out of sight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I am sure there are some in the borders at leadburn fishery that escaped off an island last year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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