Lulu of Callala Bay

Meet 'Lulu' a very pretty young pelican (no they don't all look the same) from Callala Bay.

Lisa and Lulu in Callala Bay

 

This young pelican owes her life to Lisa (pictured) who also lives in Callala Bay. She was spotted by Lisa in the water in all sorts of trouble. After phoning Australian Seabird Rescue and realising our one hours travel time, Lisa took it on herself to try and catch her which she very bravely did. Lulu's leg was really badly tangled in fishing line and a hook in her wing also, who knows how long she had been tangled. With the help of a couple of young fellas and staying on the phone with them, I talked them through how to remove the hook and fishing line. They managed to free Lulu from the line while Lisa held her. She was released but didn't go! ALARM BELLS! something else was wrong. It was getting quite late by now so I asked Lisa to pick her up again. A phone call to Judy of Wildlife Rescue to see if she could babysit Lulu overnight - no problems. So Lisa then transported her to Judy for overnight care and rehydration as she was weak. On collecting her the next morning it was apparent she had an infection from the hook and a bad limp. So off into care back in Berkeley until 100% better.

Without the commitment of Lisa the outcome may not have been so good. A great big thank you to Lisa and Judy for your help. Well done.

Betty