A Bird in the Hand

Baza in care

The recent fires are causing changes in avian distribution and increasing the need for supplies for wildlife carers who are tending to injured animals. Our local wildlife carer Catherine “got a Sooty tern…from Grant Rd, and a red tailed tropic bird that some people brought down from up near Mudgee! The strong winds have blown these birds off course and they're exhausted. I also have 2 juvenile sooty terns and 3 pacific bazas - one of which is a young one that came from Lake View Rd near Jarret St.” If you are interested in donating funds to provide resources for local wildlife the CPPA has a Fur & Feathers fundraising page.

Red-tailed Tropic bird in care

The Pamper Care Project is asking for donations of fruit (especially Mangoes and Pears), veges and bird seed to help our local wildlife survive and relieve some the pressure off the carers.Donations can be dropped off at Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre Wednesdays and Fridays.

Female Golden Whistler

Every month local bird enthusiasts Rob Pallazzi and Michael Paver monitor our bird population. This month they were “very pleased to record the presence of a couple of 'smaller' species in the Cary Bay Wetlands such as the Golden Whistler, the female is almost the classic Little Brown Bird that birdwatchers all over seem to like to complain about on their excursions into the bush, the male is pictured.The Eastern Yellow Robin is a very welcome sighting always - they appear to almost follow a walker maybe hoping we might disturb some insects/food. Sometimes they will sit on the side of a branch near the path just quietly watching then pounce to the ground to grab some snack, then back up to their vantage point.”

Dr Grainne Cleary is compiling stories of changes in bird behaviour as a result of the recent bushfire season. Many birds and animals have been displaced by fires as they’ve lost their habitat, but where will they go? It is possible they may move into urban areas such as backyards and our local parks/ovals as they seek refuge. If you see any new and/or increase in birds/ animals that you see in your gardens, parks and neighbourhoods please email Dr Cleary clearygr@tcd.ie

Male Golden Whistler