Botulism in Lake Jualbup

Botulism in Lake Jualbup

Avian botulism was detected in Shenton Park’s Lake Jualbup in January 2024 but recent rain – after seven months of drought – disturbed sediment and caused an outbreak. On May 2nd, our volunteers ended up rescuing 23 ducks (Pacific black ducks, grey teals,...
Mystery Oil Spill

Mystery Oil Spill

The West reported on the mystery oil spill impacting our seabirds. “Volunteers at WA Seabird Rescue have been carefully rescuing the water birds during the last few days, noting they were working with the department to test the contaminant on the birds’ feathers...
To the Rescue

To the Rescue

Last month’s Belmont Chronicle included a nice story about WASR volunteer, Mary Walsh, on page 4. Click on the link below to read the article...