Friday 4 November 2011

Successful rescue of pelican 714


On October 31st the rescue of pelican number 714 was carried out very successfully.
Whilst walking her dog at Hooka Point Betty spotted a sick bird at the lake edge. She quickly took her dog home and jumped on the phone to Leonie (the closest Australian Seabird Rescue volunteer). They loaded up the kayak incase the bird went into deeper water when they went back to rescue her.
Fortunately they didn't need the kayak and picked the bird up without much fuss. She was quickly identified as one of the "Old" Berkeley girls  - she couldn't fly but still has a bit of strength so hopefully with a lot of TLC she will be back out where she belongs in the wild. Thanks Leonie and Betty.


Pelican 714 recovering in Betty's laundry.

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