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: https://www.facebook.com/wasr.org.au/posts/pfbid02h7u2spHDUW69RjwnrMSpunbYCq6e9WBofWSLsKtNwgU5MGN2Z39PX4MLr9WRxWYMl Thank you to the concerned members of public,
Tagged as: Pelicans
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 obtain drone footage to survey the
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: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fh23pH-ujl7ygBLX4boChjrbMQThOqr-/view?usp=drive_link There are still many oiled pelicans in care and others that still need to
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
Milly Monger
Teamwork and another healthy pelican released! Thanks to Native ARC Inc. for rehabilitating this sick pelican in their excellent facilities. WASR volunteers Louise and Halina rescued the bird, Sharon liaised with Native ARC and visited daily to offer her pelican rehab tips and Elishia helped with the release. The pelican
Knifed pelican evades rescue by wildlife experts on WA’s south coast
Article on ABC website https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-23/knifed-pelican-evades-capture-on-wa-south-coast/9354242
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