Juvenile Greenshank

Although wading birds are usually in shallow water, this young fellow had a run in with mankind but luckily for him, an alert member of the public, Barbara, and our Australian Seabird Rescue team member Colin, he was rescued. He had a hook in his wing, line tangled around his legs and another hook which had him caught on a very heavy mooring rope in Kiama harbour. With Barbara and her friend heaving on the rope, Colin was able to reach out and grab him. The hook was in a bad spot so to the Kiama Collins St Vet for help. The hook was removed and an antibiotic shot given, then into care for the night.

So back to Kiama the next day and with a full belly he was happily sent on his way. A good result thanks to Colin, Barbara and friend, and the vet.

Betty.