Buy a set of 6 Greeting Cards to brighten someone’s day for $20 (+ $2.00 P&P) Order by E-mail: hilary@birdrescue.org.nz All proceeds assist the rescue, rehabilitation and release of the thousands of orphaned, sick and injured birds we help every year. Cards are blank for your personalised message and come with an envelope. These are the […]
Check Out These Links
Botulism is rife at the moment…check out the link to the current article in the Western Leader featuring Lyn Macdonald: http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/4534029/Botulism-outbreak-killing-ducks Also, have a look at the video of a successful geese relocation performed by Lyn and Clive. Make sure you have your sound turned on so you can see how happy they sound!
A Successful Release
Watching this makes all the hard work worthwhile…..This White Faced Grey Heron was found in the Panmure Basin early January where it was blown into the corner of the boat ramp amongst the floatsum. It was very weak and not standing, its feet were curled up and it look like it was about to die!! […]
Pheasant Chicks
These Pheasant chicks had their nest disturbed by a weed eater. On arrival at Bird Rescue Green Bay these 8 chicks were lying flat and were very cold, along with two eggs they were placed under lights to warm up. Miraculously one of the eggs started to hatch and Lyn assisted by picking off the […]
Rescuing a bird
Knowing when to help a bird: Rescue a bird if: An injury is visible The bird is having trouble standing or flying One or both of its legs are dragging The beak is damaged A baby or fledgling is orphaned (see details below) It is covered in oil It is trapped and cannot free itself […]
Pam Howlett
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our treasured Pam. Pam who is affectionately known as the mother of bird rescue passed away on the 16th of July 2010. Pam was one of the founding members of Auckland Bird Rescue about 30 years ago and has dedicated her life to the care and […]
Lyn’s QSM
Congratulations to Lyn Macdonald who has received the Queens Service Medal for over 30 years of dedication to bird and animal welfare. This is a much deserved recognition of her service to the care of birds, animals and wildlife. Lyn runs the New Zealand Bird Rescue Charitable Trust’s Green Bay Centre and her years of experience and […]