LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
New Net Launcher
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 launchers help us...
Silver Gull Kayak Rescue, South Mole
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...
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...
Oiled Pelicans Rescue, Rockingham
Finally, we have put together a compilation video of the oiled pelicans Rachel has caught on her kayak. Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=282295154333232 If you are unable to view the video on Facebook, please try the below link:...
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
Virtual Gifts (for the birds)
Looking for the perfect gift for a loved one? And/or just want to help our rescue volunteers help sick, injured and orphaned birds by buying them a gift? Virtual gifts are now available in our shop! Choose from buckets of fish, landing nets, first aid packs, seabird...
Containers for Change
Did you know that many Australian container deposit schemes allow you to donate your refunds to charity? Every day, up to 3,000 ocean animals are estimated to die from plastic pollution. Double your impact by ensuring your plastic containers get recycled whilst...
Swan Cygnet Rescue
Early 5am start at Forrestdale Lake this morning to rescue 171 cygnets from the lake. The seasonal lake is not far off from being completely dried out leaving the cygnets stuck and also at risk of being predated upon by foxes, so this annual rescue operation is...
Latest WASR Newsletter
Featuring full details of the Herdsman Lake pelican rescue and deliberate oil spill. We are very concerned about this act of environmental vandalism and its danger to our fragile wildlife and the beautiful Herdsman Lake. Herdsman Lake is one of the few natural...
Wise Wine Fundraiser
Time to stock up the wine cellar for Christmas whilst supporting WASR! When you select a dozen bottles of wine and/or gin from Margaret River wine producer Wise Wine, Wise will donate 20% of all sales to Western Australian Seabird Rescue! The wines are discounted 20%...