Thanks to our Australian Government Caring for our Country Community Action Grant, we will be conducting a Seabird Rescue Workshop on Saturday 16th February 2013.  Julie Dunn, Founder of Australian Seabird Rescue South Coast, will conduct the workshop at the Marine Discovery Centre and surrounds from 9:00am until 4:00pm.

Topics covered will include:

• understanding pelicans, recognising/locating injured pelicans, handling, and first-aid
• capture techniques for pelicans that can still fly (and any bird that can be lured)
• seabird handling and first-aid – and rehabilitation issues for pelicans and seabirds.

Note that there will be a field session where participants will be in contact with birds.

Pelicans and other seabirds are frequently injured by accidental hooking. The hooks do not simply rust away, and fishing line can sever limbs and wings.  If left unattended, these injuries can cause infection, gangrene/loss of limbs and a slow, painful death.

The cost will be $20 per person, which includes morning and afternoon tea and a comprehensive manual.

To register, either email the centre on admin@sapphirecoastdiscovery.com.au (please put ‘seabird workshop’ in the subject line) or call us on 6496 1699.

Places are limited, so it is wise to book early.  Hope to see you there!