It
certainly turned out that way for this rare beauty. A Westland Petrel, she was
found on a beach at Wollongong and picked up by team member, Jess.
Off to our
mate Lindsay of S.O.S.S.A for correct identification-she was very rare but also
very underweight. So Lindsay took over
her care and thanks to his dedication (and 2am feeds!) she is now in the hands
of Taronga Zoo Hospital. Lindsay got her strong enough and a check by Vet Mike
Cannon, was conducted before the long trip was made to the Zoo.
Discovered
in the late 1940’s there are only 3300 known pairs in the world. Westland
Petrels are from the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand and spend
their time travelling between there and South America. What was she doing
here? Who knows, maybe she was
following Santa’s Sleigh!
Last word
from the hospital is that she is doing really well, so once again, a big thank you
to Lindsay for his dedication and knowledge. Lindsay also banded her, making
her only the second Westland Petrel ever banded in Australia.
Thanks also
to Vet Amy at the Zoo Hospital who is also looking after a hawksbill turtle,
transported there by S.O.S.S.A. The turtle was injured but with TLC will be
released.
Betty
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| A Westland Petrel found a long way from home on a Wollongong beach |
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