Botulism in Lake Jualbup

May 13, 2024 | IN THE MEDIA, NEWS

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,...

Mandurah Walk & Talk

Apr 30, 2024 | EVENTS, NEWS

Thanks Barbara, Danny, Jo and Lee who presented at our Walk and Talk at Samphire Cove on Sunday 28th April. Walk and Talkers were entertained and educated by your stories of how WASR was founded in Mandurah in 2003 by local legends Linda Emery, Marg Larner, Allison...

A busy start to 2024

Jan 11, 2024 | NEWS

We have been busy, busy, busy! Botulism outbreaks, entanglements, displaced juveniles, families on the move as their wetlands dry up, fractures, penguins in moult and a magpie stuck in roof racks! Please visit our Facebook page for more images and details:...

Entangled Swan Rescue

Dec 28, 2023 | NEWS

Watch one of our wonderful volunteers rescue a black swan entangled in hook and line! Thanks, Jo! When she’s not rescuing birds, Jo is taking amazing photos of them! Visit her flickr page below to view a sample of her...

New Net Launcher

Sep 7, 2023 | NEWS

We use net guns a lot at Western Australian Seabird Rescue! We prefer the term ‘net launcher’ to avoid violent rhetoric and long explanations to members of public. We use it as a last resort. It can be loud and difficult to untangle and repair. Net...

Silver Gull Kayak Rescue, South Mole

Jul 15, 2023 | NEWS

Watch our volunteer, Matt, balance on his kayak and persevere to rescue this poor entangled juvenile gull. Fishing line strikes yet again! Silver Gulls are beautiful family-oriented birds. You can hear the other gulls squawking and circling above, concerned for...