“I have also seen moreporks and bellbirds in the vicinity and fear for their nests this spring,” she said.
“I don't want to see possums affecting the bird life that we've got in this city.”
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You might think you’re seeing more possums, but they’re often easier to spot in winter when trees shed their leaves.
Council head of parks Andrew Rutledge said there had been no spike in possum numbers in Hagley Park. The pests were just easier to spot in winter.
“[They] become more visible at this time of year due to there being no leaves on the trees.”