Release
A call came into Aussie Native Rescue about a Peregine Falcon who had been injured by a dog while it was seeking its prey on 12th April. We attended and found the Falcon to have gone into shut down mode - a form of self-protection. After being transported - "Rock" as he had been called by the callers child - was placed into a covered cage appropriate for its size to decompress.
Once decompressed (calmed down), the Falcon, though still a little dazed, was found not to have any external injuries. We kept the bird in care for another 24 hours as a precautionary measure.
Today we released the peregine falcon and we observed it for an extensive time to ensure it was ok. These birds can reach speeds of up to 375km/h whilst in a dive pursuing their prey. It took off as soon as the cage lid was lifted and we experienced a magic piece of nature as it was in flight to a nearby tree. After orientating itself for approximately 10 minutes it took off into the distance.
Wow what a privilege to care for and release such a magnificent bird.
Quad Squad have been released!
FINAL UPDATE
Red the Black Shouldered Kite released to fly the skies over Memerambi
With great relief and anticipation Aussie Native Rescue Inc member Terry Rankin travelled to Eumundi Wildlife Hospital in Eumundi to collect this special Black Shouldered Kite who was bravely collected from the side of the road by a very observant member of public, Skye, its injuries would prove fatal due to traffic. Skye named this beautiful creature because of the eye colour, our regions red earth and the location it was found.
Red was then transported to a specialist at the wildlife hospital for a week of precautionary scans and care. The scans revealed that there was no broken bones, though the kite was undernourished. Feeding was undertaken and the kites body condition improved quickly.
It is with pure pleasure and delight that upon receiving a text to state Red was ready for release arrangements were made to bring the raptor home.
On Tuesday 6th February 2024 with a little bit of gentle coaxing Red was released in Memerambi. Fly high little one it was a pleasure to meet you.
Julius came into care approximatley a month ago, when he was retrievedfrom his deceased mothers teat.
His tiny body waa very well fed but his eyes were wide open with fear. He was wrapped up in a possum bag shortly afterwards to keep him snuggly warm
Over the following days he was taught to drink possum milk out of a little saucer that matched his size. Once established with a feeding pattern he started to put on weight from not only the possum milk but also from fruit puree which he eat with gusto. He has continued to grow rapidly and now is just over 500 grams and ready to graduate to a bigger residence to learn more skills before he is released.
We had a call about an injured koala on the Wondai Chinchilla Road yesterday evening. I couldn't find it in the dark so Wendy Taylor (an independent carer) and myself went out this morning to look for it. It was in a tree to high for us to rescue so we contacted Murray from Koala Rescue Qld. Murray arrived this afternoon and it took an hour for here to come down from the tree. As you will see in the video that the lady who reported her took, the koala has a bad injury to her leg. She is on her way down to Australia Zoo Hospital after having some pain relief. A big thank you to Wendy, Denise and Wayne who volunteered to take her down. We named her Chilley. Fingers crossed for this beautiful girl.