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...
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...