WASR IN THE MEDIA
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, pink-eared...
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 and...
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 online: https://online.fliphtml5.com/wzwsh/syif/?fbclid=IwAR0lE4GE6TmfJKB5v94v-2hiCgLvtDsA-zXjadKjaqFNKmwaRSJ_vW1I-SQ#p=1
Volunteers save hundreds of coastal WA birds
Article about WASR by ABC Radio Perth's Emma Wynne. Click here to view article on the ABC's website.
Supporting the WA Seabird Rescue Organisation
Article on Southern Ports Authority website (Albany) https://www.southernports.com.au/albany/news/supporting-wa-seabird-rescue-organisation
Cygnets saved
Story on Channel 10 News https://www.facebook.com/10NewsPer/videos/448913749378571/
Catch a Fish, Not a Bird DPWS Video
We participated in this educational video aimed at recreational fishers. Our volunteers Halina, Mark and Barbara were featured. https://www.facebook.com/WAParksWildlife/videos/415129202500096/
Antarctic fulmar found in Halls Head returns home after rescue effort
Article in Mandurah Mail https://www.mandurahmail.com.au/story/6280904/antarctic-fulmar-found-in-halls-head-returns-home-after-rescue-effort/
Dead birds found at wetlands following botulism outbreak
Article in Community News (Melville Times) https://www.communitynews.com.au/melville-times/news/dead-birds-found-at-wetlands-following-botulism-outbreak/
New tool to help wildlife
Article appeared in the Parks & Wildlife Service's Volunteer Newsletter in September 2018. Western Australian Seabird Rescue (WASR) have acquired a net launcher, the MagNet, which has revolutionised their ability to capture injured or distressed timid birds like...