It’s important we make sure we keep our skills and knowledge up-to-date in both rescue techniques and home rehabilitation. Taronga Zoo Wildlife Hospital Manager, Libby Hall, is set to come to Perth in October to run a 2-day comprehensive seabird workshop for our volunteers in Perth and another one for
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Seabird Rescue & Rehab Workshop
Our President Halina Burmej held a “Seabird Rescue and Rehabiltation Workshop” at Native Animal Rescue recently. The feedback from attendees was very positive and included “I’m not scared of pelicans anymore” The Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions ( DBCA) Parks and Wildlife service hold an introductory weekend course about
WASR Tea Towels & Bags
Our beautiful tea towels and bags have arrived! These feature artwork by Years 4 & 5 school students from Mount Claremont Primary School, Quintilian School and Glencoe Primary. The artwork was based on World Migratory Bird Day’s 2019 theme “PROTECT BIRDS: BE THE SOLUTION TO PLASTIC POLLUTION”. If you missed
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)
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 Australasian darters and cormorants. Australasian darters are notorious for getting their beaks