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.
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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