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| This Boo Book Owl has concussion.
Note the eye squint. |
A Nightjar which is commonly
mistaken for an owl. Both are nocturnal, but are not related in
any way. Note the different shape beak, and the feet will be
different on inspection. |
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| A young Dollar bird. The green/blue
front is characteristic for this species. |
A group of Dollar birds prior to
release. As these are migratory, it is important to release
well before migration time. |
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| This Crested Pigeon is a result of
Cat attack. |
Perhaps our wildlife would be better
off with this arrangement! |
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| Kookaburras feathering up and highly
susceptible to Imprinting now their eyes are open. |
This Young brush Turkey needs NO
rehabilitation as they hatch and are independent from the
moment they dig their way out of the mound. Return to the place
it was found and leave it alone. |
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| Feet! Fishing line on a duck but
unfortunately it was there for too long and circulation did not
return. |
Feet! Severe case of Pox virus
infection. No cure - only good symptomatic nursing but death is
the end result. This is infectious, and these birds should not
be released. |
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| Juvenile Grey Butcherbird. Often
called in by the public as a bird of prey or Magpie. These
birds can be easily imprinted and if not taught to catch prey
will not survive after release. |
Olive Backed Oriole. Difficult to
identify as young, often run in a pack with figbirds, or other
fruit eaters, should be housed with figbirds if no other orioles
are in care. String fruit on threads to promote harvesting
behaviour for young birds. |
Feathers
& Foxtrot 