Tuesday 2 August 2011

Pelican & Seabird Rescue Workshop


THE PLIGHT OF
 THE PELICANS…

PELICAN & SEABIRD RESCUE WORKSHOP

WHEN:   Saturday 3rd September 2011

WHERE:   Illawarra Yacht Club, Northcliffe Drive, Warrawong

TIME:  8.45am registration 9.00am – 4.30pm
Topics covered include:
Ø  Understanding pelicans, recognising/locating injured pelicans, handling, first-aid.
Ø  Capture techniques for pelicans that can still fly (and any bird that can be lured).
Ø  Seabird handling and first-aid; and rehabilitation issues for pelicans and seabirds.
Note:  There will be a field session where you will be in contact with birds
Pelicans and other seabirds are frequently injured by accidental hooking.  The hooks do not simply rust away, and fishing line can sever limbs and wings.
If left unattended, these injuries can cause infection, gangrene/loss of limbs and a slow, painful death.
If you’d like to learn how to rescue  these beautiful big birds and become a member of Australian Seabird Rescue, or learn more about pelicans
and
other
seabirds,
 come along.


COST:   $30.00 - Includes morning/afternoon teas, & comprehensive manual,

TO REGISTER Phone:  Rhonda 0431 282 238 or Email: seabirdrescue@optusnet.com.au

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