Juvenile Pelican who craves attention!

Well this young bird sure likes attention and he has certainly gained that in his short life so far.

Oliver with the juvenile pelican who craves attention!

He was first caught at Lake Illawarra in June with a hook in his wing, attended to and released. Then he was caught again in the same spot mid July with another hook. This one was in his wing but also deeper. He presented OK so was released.

Ever adventurous he was then reported sitting on the median strip on a very, very busy road. That was one for "Funniest Home Videos" with cars all around us he couldn't take off but boy could he run! Luckily I herded him off the road and caught him. I then took him to Berkeley harbour to be with other birds - not a good enough - 3 days later he was in the courts of a local sports club. Okay something was wrong! So off to the vet, Kim of Cannon and Ball, who diagnosed an infection in the bone so into care for 5 days on antibiotics.

Back to the vet and cleared to be released. Now what to do with this trouble maker? It was decided to re-locate him away from danger. So with Oliver's help he was taken way south of Wollongong to a spot with massive waterways and no busy roads. Last seen swimming happily amongst the oyster leases. Hope he has a long and happy life!

Betty