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Beak and Feather Disease
Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a highly contagious disease commonly seen in cockatoos and lorikeets. It causes abnormalities in feathers, deformed or overgrown beak and claws, and can suppress their immune system. Sadly, birds with beak and feather disease end up unable to feed properly, becoming weaker and eventually pass away. The virus…
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Identifying baby birds
Many birds look very different when they are nestlings to their parents. It can often be quick difficult to identify. Here are some commons species that we get calls for, particularly around Spring. Red wattlebird young has a dark grey wing feathers with lighter flecks. Legs are pink. A young Common blackbird has a brown…
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Wildlife-Friendly Fencing
Barbed-wire, poorly-maintained and loose fencing can cause problems for our wildlife. Sugar gliders and flying foxes can get their membranes caught on old rusty barbs, and kangaroos can get their feet entangled in loose or hard-to-see wires. Wildlife Friendly Fencing is fencing that is safe and effective for wildlife, people and livestock. It: does not…
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Heat Stress – You Can Help!
During the hotter months, when we experience high temperatures several days in a row, many of our native animals start to feel it. They will feel exhausted, dehydrated and confused. Heat stress can cause organ damage if not treated and hot surfaces such as tin roofing can cause skin damage to feet. How can I…
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Bird on the ground? Don’t “Bird-Nap”!
“Birdnapping” is a common occurrence particularly around spring. Many well-meaning people see a young bird on the ground, assume it is lost or injured and take it. This means the bird may have to go to a carer and may not be reunited with its parents. I have found a bird on the ground, what…
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Possums
Possums In Melbourne, you are likely to come across one of two species of possums: Common Brushtail Possum – up to the size of a small cat, pointed ears, fluffy tail with end section black Common Ringtail Possum – half the size of a small cat, rounded ears, and white tip on the tail Our Wildlife Rescuers get…
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