Ollie in the kayak rescuing a pelican with botulism. |
Well it is
certainly crazy weather at the moment and unfortunately prime conditions for
sick birds. Australian Seabird Rescue have taken in 2 sick pelicans in 3 days - both rescued in our
trusty kayak.
The weather
conditions often cause botulism which is a rapidly paralysing condition that
attacks nerve endings and can kill a bird within 24-36 hours.
So please -
be aware - of any sea or shore birds that appear to be "doing
nothing" in the same spot and possibly just sitting like a duck. As their
legs are paralysed first they may be drifting or up against banks or reeds or
stranded by the tide. If we are notified quickly we have about a 90% recovery
rate after intensive care. Please always remember we would rather attend ten
false alarms than one dead bird.
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