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Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc.
Animal Coordinator Register Birds General
Coordinator’s Name Lorraine McPhee
Raptors
Angela Schmid
Macropods Possums Gliders & Marsupial Mice Koalas, Echidnas, Wombats Insectivorous Bats (microbats) Flying Foxes Reptiles
Contact Number 0412 183 569
Other numbers/notes 0448 062 857 0407 178 171 leave message
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207
Marcia Russell Lyn Taylor Marcia Russell Sharon Kajewski
4698 2096 4697 9580 4698 2096 4697 8207
0408 982 096 0428 757 058 0408 982 096 0427 978 207
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207
Clare Gover
4696 9860
0427 969 860
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207
Marcia Russell
4698 2096 (h)
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207 4635 1670 leave message
Dale Howard
The Wild Times The official newsletter of Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc. PO Box 567 Toowoomba QLD 4350
Summer 2007 - 2008
My Roo is turning white! page 9
46983 837 (w) 0408 982 096 0427 978 207
If the coordinators listed for each species are not contactable, a coordinator for a ‘like’ species may be able to assist in an emergency. Last updated 2 December 2007
Committee Members
Rescue Hotline: 1300 555 555 with pager number 85151 or phone: 0448 062 857
An important message on Koalas page 12
2007 - 2008
POSITION
NAME
PHONE
MOBILE/EMAIL
President
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207 [email protected]
Vice-President
Lyn Taylor
4697 9580
0428 757 058
Secretary
John Lahdesluoma
4636 0309
0427 330 904 [email protected]
Treasurer
Jo Waters
4696 9445
0410 669 818 [email protected]
Carer Coordinator
Catherine Buchanan
4630 9562
0413 707 313 [email protected]
Fundraising Coordinator
Sharon MacLeod
4630 3566
0413 058 082 [email protected]
Education Coordinator
Pam Allen
4697 9397
Record Keeper
John Lahdesluoma
4636 0309
0427 330 904 [email protected]
Newsletter Coordinator
Alison McDonald
4638 4154 (h) 4631 2069 (w)
0414 706 876 [email protected]
Shop Coordinator
Lorraine McPhee
4632 5032
0412 183 569 [email protected]
Promotions Officer
Sharon MacLeod
4630 3566
0413 058 082 [email protected]
Betong in care. Photo courtesy of Trish LeeHong, Photographer : Cindy Laine
Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc. Rescue Hotline: 1300 555 555 with pager number 85151 or phone: 0448 062 857 www.wildlifecarersdarlingdowns.org.au
President’s Report
Shop News
Hi Everyone Well it’s time for another newsletter. Christmas is fast approaching and it is a very busy time of the year for all of us. Work at this time for me is a total mad house and I sure it is the same for many of you as well. This year’s bird season has be very busy as well with all the young Magpies, Currawongs, Frogmouths, Crows and Pee Wees that seem to get themselves into all sorts of trouble with their maiden flights. As well some of the wild storms that we have had lately have also added to the number of pagers and calls we have had. I would like to take the time now to thank all those carers that have their hands full with looking after these babies and adults. Also to give a huge thanks to all the carers that have help me with picking up animals or dealing with the public when I’ve called. I realise that when you all hear my voice on the phone or see a text come from me you must all think “Oh no, not her again”. I really do know how you feel as when the pager goes off that is what I think “Oh no, not the pager again”. One good thing is that bird season seems to be coming to an end as the pager is now quietening down. I was getting up to 15 pagers a day for birds alone, yesterday I only received 5 - all birds. Marcia has also been very busy with this years bat season. She has been running all over the countryside picking up babies as well as saving adults caught in fences etc. We are very lucky that Marcia’s mother helps out as much as she does with picking up bats for Marc.
As a direct result of the last audit of the Shop (food) accounts, I have implemented the following changes.
Clare has also been busy running all over the countryside with calls for Koalas as well. Hopefully with the rain we have had it will take the pressure off the trees and the poor Koalas will fair a lot better.
When animal food is purchased from the Shop you will find that the receipt book has been replaced by an INVOICE book.
WOmbaroo ORDER LIST
Please complete the invoice and state whether the food has been paid for by cheque, cash or the money is to be paid later.
Description
1kg
Canary Starter
10watts
Cosy Heat Pad - PVC
1kg
Bird Crumbles
6.00
5kg
Bird Crumbles
23.25
210gm
Echidna Milk Rep - <30
6.85
0.7 Roo milk
360g
Echidna Milk Rep - >30
6.85
0.6 Roo milk
120ml
Feed Bottles
1.25
0.4 Roo Milk
Blue Label First Aid for Birds
16.30
High Protein
1kg
Flying Fox Milk
19.80
Impact Colostrum
5kg
Flying Fox Milk
78.45
Echidna milk- mid and late (small Packets only)
We have the all our books back from the accountant so we can now move forward with the New Year.
1kg
Granivore Rearing Mix
14.55
Koala milk - mid and late (small Packets only)
250gm
High Protein Supplement
5.35
I hope I caught you all at our Christmas party at Alison’s on the 8th but if you didn’t make it do have a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to a brighter New Year. With all the wonderful people out there doing their own small part in helping and preserving our wildlife and their habitat the future can only get better.
1kg
High Protein Supplement
14.55
Insectivore mix -
50gm
Impact
11.45
Lorikeet and Honeyeater Nectar mix
250gm
Impact
42.20
Bird first aid
1kg
Insectivore Rearing Mix
14.55
Biolac: M100 Possum Milk (also see Lyn)
5kg
Insectivore Rearing Mix
58.30
Again thankyou to all the people that have helped out throughout the year in your own special ways. Without you all the world would be a much sadder place.
Assorted teats - Wombaroo Australian Wildlife
1 litre
Koala Milk - Early (220g)
6.85
1 litre
Koala Milk - Mid (330g)
6.85
1.5kg
Koala Milk - Late
26.45
NOTE: Roudybush hand Raising Parrot formula can be purchased from Bob Donnelly’s Vet Surgery (West Toowoomba Vets) and is a well balanced all purpose formula.
1.5kg
Lorikeet & Honeyeater
20.75
Thanks
4.5kg
Lorikeet & Honeyeater
54.65
1kg
Parrot Pellets
6.00
Lorraine McPhee, Shop Co-ordinator
250gm
Reptile Supplement
5.30
140gm
Roo Milk Replacer - <0.4
6.85
180gm
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.4
6.85
1.1kg
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.6
26.45
5kg
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.6
97.45
10kg
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.7
167.50
1kg
Small Carnivore Food
14.55
5kg
Small Carnivore Food
58.30
STE1
Stethoscope
12.00
Teat
Syringe - VSM4
1.00
Teat
SFF - Fly-Fox-Sml- (3/4/5 Ply)
1.25
Teat
MTM - Medium Marsupial
1.25
Teat
STM - Sml Marsupial
1.25
I would also like to give a huge thanks to all those people who have that put up their hand to help out with the fundraising and manning the BBQ’S. Sharon MacLeod does a fantastic job organising these events. Lyn Taylor has also done a great job organising the BBQ at Bunnings that will be held next year. There is so much ground work that goes into organising and running these things and it is truly appreciated that these people give up their time with their very busy lives working full time as well as caring for animals. And of course a big thankyou to those who support our group but don’t do hands-on animal care!
Sharon Kajewski President
Item Price $ 6.00 64.00
Teat TM - Baby Marsupial 1.25 Please contact Lorraine McPhee, Shop Co-ordinator for products listed above. Please place all orders before the end of each Month. I usually place an order at the beginning of each month. (46 325032)
Note: Large bulk orders will have to be prepaid or paid on delivery. Sydney Morning Herald, October 13-14 2007
As each order is paid I will write a receipt. If you require a copy of the receipt, please let me know.
Size
Food that is usually kept in stock in cold room storage at TREC is as follows: Wambaroo products:
Small Carnivore mix - 1 kg packets 1 kg packets
BIOLAC BIOLAC provides the most advanced milk formulas ever produced for Australian native animals. BIOLAC formulas contain fully digestible carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and elevated levels of many vitamins and minerals. The lipids have a more favourable balance of saturated, mono and poly unsaturated fats.
M100 formula for possums
please contact Lyn Taylor - $13.50 kg
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Events Calendar
New Members
Workshops and Meetings Laurel Bank Park Hall
Welcome to all of our new members
Please note that the hall is used by a variety of organisations and if you wish to use the hall it is important that you prebook the event.
Alex Kennedy
Phone TREC and leave a message, or phone a WCDD committee member who will be able to formally write the booking date and time on the meeting board at the hall - this can only be done during one of WCDD formal meetings which is held at the hall.
Volunteers needed for TREC/Laurel Bank Park Hall Wildlife Carers Darling Downs and Toowoomba Regional Environment Council (TREC) currently share the hall at Laurel Bank Park, Hill Street near Grand Central Shopping Centre, Toowoomba. Most, if not all of WCDD merchandise for sale, display boards, books, posters, general information and equipment are stored at the Laurel Bank Park Hall. To increase public awareness of the activities and environmental information that is available at the hall, it is important for the public to actually have access to the premises.
Memberships and donations If any member wishes to pay their membership and add on extra for a donation they need to come in the form of two separate cheques for the banking as we can not split the one cheque in to the two different accounts.
Ian Faint Terri Miller: I have always been a huge animal fan and have never been without a pet close by. I want to keep the animal population growing so that future generations can enjoy them.
We appreciate the donations greatly and hope that people are still willing to contribute to the group by doing so. All we ask is that the two payments be divided to membership and donation.
If you are a new member and have been missed out of this list, we do apologise, and we’ll endeavour to have you in next time
WCDD Library
WILD Trades
WCDD have a library at TREC with the availability to borrow books and publications.
Humidicrib Don’t forget the Humidicrib from the Toowoomba Hospital auctions. We loan the crib out to group members for any animals that may be in need. It has been agreed that there be a $50.00 holding fee on the crib, which will be returned to the borrower on the return of the crib. Please note: there will be a form to be signed by the borrower stating that they will return the crib in the same condition as it was lent out in, and that if there are any damages to the crib it will be the borrows responsibility to repair it. At the moment I have the crib at my house in my garage and I can be contacted on 07 46155 876 or 0438 340 775 to make arrangements for it to be loaned out. Regards Magenta King
To keep the hall open we need volunteers who can donate 1 to 3 hours of their time one day a week each week of fortnight. It is beautifully peaceful with lots of wildlife, trees and flowers to keep you occupied.
Departures Lyn Kearney of Caboolture Queensland passed away in her sleep on the morning of October 16. Lyn was a truly dedicated carer and despite her illnesses, her one reason for getting out of bed each morning was to feed and care for her wildlife in care. Not only a sad loss of a carer, but of a mother, friend and mentor. Lyn Kearney A true Wildlife Warrior 1945-2007 Lance Ferris, Australian Seabird Rescue hero died in hospital on October 14. He was larger than life. ASR is based at Ballina NSW. As his partner says ‘the pelicans are crying’.
If you are able to help, please phone Lorraine on 0412 183 569.
Quick guide to local carers’ groups Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc.
Toowoomba and surrounding areas
1300 555 555 pager number 85151 or 0448 062 857
Australian Rehabilitation and Rescue of Wildlife (ARROW)
Lockyer Valley
0754 241 997 or 0413 453 722
Foster Care of Australia’s Unique Native Animals inc (FAUNA)
Lockyer Valley and Esk
1300 FAUNA1 or 1300 328621
Wildlife Welfare Carers
Oakey
0417 070 337
24-Hour Wildlife Rescue
Preston and Gatton
4697 5377
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Central WCDD Rescue Pager and phone Number The pager and the WCDD mobile phone have been “running hot” for the past several weeks, as the baby bird season has been in full chaos. We would like to sincerely thank those wonderful Carers/ members who have patiently answered all the calls. Vet Surgeries and WCDD Rescue phone numbers To reduce the amount of time in the frustrating process of staff at our local Vet surgeries trying to contact individual Wildlife Carers, I have been encouraging all Vet surgeries to call the WCDD pager or mobile phone number. Unfortunately the immediate consequence of this has been an increase in the number of calls going to our wildlife rescue numbers. Conversely, the staff at the Vet surgeries appear to be happy to phone the “one stop” rescue numbers rather than euthanase the wildlife. It takes time to alter habits and although individual carers still receive a number of calls from the Vet surgeries, the idea of calling our central number is gradually becoming accepted. It is important to remember that the staff of these surgeries are always busy, so they would greatly appreciate it if WE took on the responsibility of finding an appropriate carer to collect the animal, and NOT just give them another phone number to try.
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Fundraising News In Spring we had two fundraisers at Lancasters Antiques, at two rather special Australiana auctions on Sunday October 28 and November 4. Things got so intense at the October 28 auction that a steak fillet burger was actually auctioned to snap the punters out of their daze. Once again we thank our organisers, Sharon and Don MacLeod and their helpers: Lyn Taylor, Lois Barry, Pam Allen, Alison McDonald and Kevin Doyle. Particularly touching was the donation by Graham Lancaster of a BBQ and tent. Our association with Graham has been for approximately three years, and we so appreciate his support. In between selling sausages, burgers and drinks, the auctions hold our fascination. Some WCDD members have even been known to bid on, and to win items. On November 4 we were all cheered up by the good fortune of a gentleman who was instructed by his mother to take a piece of pottery (portraying a Rosella) to the dump, but was advised by Lancasters to auction it. We all held our breath as it was auctioned on November 4 and it was sold for the grand price of $18 000 (pictured above).
NEVER A DULL MOMENT AT THE FUNDRAISERS! (moral of the story: check your cupboards ... who knows what treasures you may have in there!)
PET CAFE On November 24 Sharon MacLeod organised a BBQ and stall at the Pet Cafe’s birthday party. Lyn was on hand to help, and won a great prize for guessing the number of pig’s ears in the jar.
Upcoming Summer Fundraisers
LANCASTERS Sunday February 3 - Pedal cars etc Saturday night February 16 - Bottle show Spring fundraising: BBQs, sales of chocolates .cards, pens and raffles Donations
$ 720.90 $ 534.25
TOTAL
$1 255.10
Flying Lizards
BIRD NEWS From the Bird Co-ordinator I would like to thank everyone for their help, tolerance and understanding over the past several weeks as we have tried desperately to cope with the “Manic Bird Breeding Season”. I know that there has been an extraordinary amount of calls to the WCDD central rescue/pager number, and the amount of time, tolerance and patience needed to answer these calls is almost beyond the scope of a normal person. I would also like to thank the other Carer groups for relieving some of the burden that WCDD have endured. Your help has been greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Training new and current Bird Carers: As this is an extremely busy time of the year, I am unable to hold formal Bird Caring Workshops. To compensate for this lack of training I have decided to offer “in house training” of small groups or individuals who wish to become bird carers or wish to upgrade their existing skills. Please contact Lorraine, on 0412 183 569. or leave a message on 46 32 50 32. All sessions will be conducted at my house and will involve Birds that I already have in care.
Long Service Leave: I have now been Caring for Birds for close to 20 years. If this was a normal paying position, I would now be eligible for long service leave.
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to a lady’s place in Toowoomba who cares for reptiles. Due to the secrecy act (invented by the carer) I can only identify her as living in a street named after a ‘flower’. Upon arrival the carer was about to feed the animals and to my surprise the first “reptile” had pink and white feathers and a beak. The reptile was ordered to sit down and not to fly away as the door was open. Of course the obvious happened it took to the western skies with the carer in hot pursuit demanding it return immediately and hugging the fence for comfort. The call went out to all neighbours ‘look sky-woods for my flying reptile’ as the carer sped off in her car going deeper into the unknown abyss. About an hour later, a few tears, and a verbal altercation with herself (only because we were laughing so much) the reptile was found on her roof just waiting to be picked up, fed, cuddled and put to bed. Since that experience I have been doing some really in-depth research and although I stand to be corrected I can only wonder who was the ‘GALAH’? P.S. Back at home, we have two very young Tawny Frogmouths that are preparing for release. Also we have been taking close note of the Wedgetail Eagles in the district. The population seems rather healthy currently - we have spotted 9 pairs within 50 k of town. Bob & Mary @ St George
After much consideration I have decided to take this leave. As of March 2008 to October 2008 I will NOT be available to take in Wildlife.
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I have set aside most this time to travel, catch up with old friends, long lost relatives and my rapidly ageing family. I will still be available for advice and training. Thank you Lorraine McPhee Bird Co-ordinator
Meetings and Gatherings SUMMER Date tuesday 29 JANUARY 2008 SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2008 tuesday 12 FEBRUARY 2008 *Bring a plate
Type Gathering Committee Meeting Meeting
Where Highfields Tavern TREC TREC
Additions 6:30 for 7:00pm 10am
7pm Pot Luck*
Caring tips / stories BIRDS The joy of foster parenthood This tiny body of white whispy hair was presented to me by John a very looooong time ago (44 days actually - seems like a lifetime ago). Species was ‘BIRD’ with green wings ... at just 24 hours old, it was going to be a challenge for the bird and myself.
Left: at five days, and below left, at nine days. Centre: parrot brooder.
To add to my challenge, my portable humidicrib and thermostat ‘died’. Naturally it did this on a Thursday night, and despite running up the phone bill, I was able to locate a genuine Parrot brooder in Canberra or Perth - all local suppliers were out of stock, and the waiting time was one to two weeks. Baby birds of this age have to be kept at constant temperature and humidity as well as being fed every two hours around the clock. YEP - you guessed it. NO SLEEP from Thursday to the following Wednesday. I was not a happy person to know. In spite of my insistence that speedy delivery was very important, the suppliers had neglected to put the brooder on the overnight transport. Instead the opted for the slowest transport possible. ‘NOT HAPPY JAN!’ Several weeks later, my baby scaly breasted lorikeet is still alive and has just fledged. He now needs a name ... any suggestions? Lorraine McPhee
Above right: at 26 days, and below right, at 30 days.
Above: 18 days old
Above: 44 days old and fledged
This series of developmental/growing photos that I have taken may be of help to anyone trying to identify the age of a young scaly that comes into care.
THE wcdd BOOKS
MACROPODS - Wallaby
Woes
Hi, my name’s Daisy, and as you can see, I’m a cat food addict. I’d like to share my story with you, in the hope that at least one wallababy can be saved from the road to perdition. It started out with the small stuff. You know, crunching a kibble bit or two when my carers attention was elsewhere. It was a game – it was entertaining, nothing more. But the urge kept coming back, stronger, then stronger still. I’d make a beeline for the food bowl first thing in the morning and last thing at night – I couldn’t stop myself! From kibble to tooth bickies, from tooth bickies to Savoury Chicken Feast, I did it all! I lost all interest in normal walla-baby pursuits, and my normally robust constitution went to shit – literally! Like most addicts, I think I secretly wanted to get caught My attacks on the food bowl became so brazen that, you guessed it
– I was b
usted, a
nd sent
enced t o 90 day s in the
“The Slammer”, a 400 square metre fully fenced run, was a great place to contemplate my misdeeds and get “rehabilitated”, whatever that is, but was living hell to a cat food junky, with not a feline to be found! If I had palms, surely they would have been sweaty. I dreamed technicolour dreams of Seafood Supreme, Roast Chicken Dinner and Savoury Salmon so vivid I could almost taste it!
slamme
r.
My distress must have shown, as one day, in the exercise yard, this black dude sidled up to me and said, “I hear you’re doing hard time”. “Yeah”, I replied, “it’s not easy going cold turkey on turkey giblets, ya know”. He certainly knew the ropes – he obviously had an “in” with the warden, or friends in high places, as he seemed to be able to come and go as he pleased, despite the high walls and chained gate. He claimed his name was “Russell”, but I dunno… “I feel for ya, man”, he said. “The cat food is too heavily guarded, but for a small fee, I can score ya some really primo dog biscuit from that malamute husky next door, and arrange to have it flown in fresh daily”. “Can you really?” I asked, hope rekindled anew in my heart.
I’d never done dog food before, but fastidiousness is the first thing you throw overboard when you’re doing hard time, believe me. “I got three little mouths to feed” he explained “so I can’t do this fer nuttin’, but if you can break them up with your oversize incisors and give me half, we could do some business”. “In addition, I get first crack at your water ration to soften up bread slices for the kiddies. Deal?” “Deal” I exclaimed! This hard time ain’t so hard after all! And the malamute? Well, let’s just say she’s “mute” (ouch!) on the subject….
Daisy – (last name withheld by request)
Editor’s note – Daisy was moved to a halfway house in early December and is expected to be fully released sometime in the next few weeks. Catherine Buchanan - Carer Coordinator
The Malamute
My Eastern Grey Buck is turning white! A fine furred Eastern Grey buck who we called Rodney, came into our care in July 2006. He was handed into the St George Vets, found by a traveller in his dead mum’s pouch. Other than a few chunks out of his ears he was in good health. When he was just over 2 kg, he got under the feet of our Emu and he ended up with one hip bone a bit lower than the other!
We really can’t work out if he has an underlying problem or if it’s his skin pigmentation which is causing his fur to turn white, or he is just unique ... like his personality!!! I would love to hear from anyone who has heard of or had a kangaroo turn white!!!!! Regards Sharon @ St George.
When he got his full coat, his fur was alot redder than our other roos (eastern greys) and he has different pigmentation on his skin. His coat eventually did turn grey with his winter coat. Nine months ago he got pox virus, and a couple of months after that we had two or so weeks of him very miserable ... he was just standing with his front feet on the ground and I would have to pick him up to give him his bottle! We weren’t sure if he’d been kicked or had somehow hurt himself, or if he had something wrong with his tummy - he eventually came good, so we never really knew. A few months ago his face started getting lighter. and only a few weeks ago I noticed when he was breathing he sounded like he was purring. He would sneeze and cough and bring up alot of phlegm from his nose and mouth. We only got 3 out of 5 injections of antibiotics into him, he now seems over it , but I’m starting to feel his time with me might not be a long time! Every day he is becoming whiter and has spots of white appearing all over his back! Rodney has been one of my sociable and friendly roos. He is my first buck that I have let stay and be released here. He is still doing all his normal Rodney things like spilling the water dish after soaking his paws in it; spilling the pellets so he can get to them more easily; kicking my clothes on the line; playing with the boys soccer ball - and he just loves cuddles and smooches. He comes in morning and arvo for a bottle and pellets, and some days the roos just laze around the house yard all day. He hangs out with my doe and her joey and mixes with my other two joeys who also mix with the wild roos, so they are free to go wherever they please. Luckily for them we have 35 acres with buffle grass and gullies with lots of trees and a kilometre of river frontage, so they don’t go to far because they live in paradise (being spoilt might also have something to do with it!)
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POSSUMS Lolli pops back for a visit
JOY! In September, a female brushtail possum was hit by a car, and luckily her pouch was checked. What was found, to everyone’s surprise, was fraternal twins, a little boy and a little girl, pictured above. Each were 36g when they came in. Unfortunately the little boy lived for six weeks and then stopped thriving. He gave it a really good try. Our orphan Lolli
The little girl is now 85g, is a bit fuzzy, needs to grow into her ears, and is even eating fruit. I have called her “Joy”, because it is such a perfect little name for a little possum who is “my Joy”. Lyn Taylor Possum Coordinator
STOP PRESS: NEW RELEASE SITE FOR POSSUMS Thanks to the North East Downs Landcare Group Inc we have access to a new release site for possums. Please contact Lyn Taylor for more details (see back cover).
Lolli with her own little one Lolli came into care on January 3 2007. She was found stuck in a fence. Her mum may have been chased and might have left her baby behind. Lolli was smelly and a messy eater, so we bathed her each day with baby shampoo. She was released on April 26. Recently she popped in to show us her baby, who looks just like Lolli did when we got her. Wendy Fitz-Gerald
Penny 1962 - From the RSPCA Archives
Flying Fox Report Well we have had an extremely busy spring on the flying fox front. Firstly it was my turn as coordinator to conduct a workshop so as it was baby season I did one on raising orphans. We had 2 WCDD members and 2 bat rescue members (that had missed the bat rescue orphan workshop). Vincent (my first orphan) was a star and we had a slide show presentation and also did feeding and wing cleaning demonstration. But what a record spring we have had for flying fox rescues. It has been unbelievable! Since 15 October to today which is 30 November we have done a total of 32 rescues. What species? We had 22 Little Red Flying foxes, 6 Black Flying Foxes and 4 Grey Headed Flying Foxes. The reason for the high number of little Reds is that they are moving through the area at the moment and are roosting at our range colony and also there is a large colony at Gatton.
I wish to make a special thank you to my mum. She was vaccinated against Lyssa Virus a couple of years ago and has been an absolute champion helping me out this year. She has done a large number of pick ups and rescues during working hours and on weekends when I couldn’t get to the rescue quickly. She has successfully stabilised all that she has had in and kept a couple over night. She did her first back yard fruit netting rescue a few weeks ago which involved a Grey Headed with a 3 day old baby on board and a Little red all tangled up together. Thankfully they were all only tangled, there was no tight constriction and we were thrilled to watch them fly off that night. If we ever need to be reminded of why we do this, that moment watching mum & bub eagerly flying off with baby tightly hanging on with head buried in his mum’s armpit this was it – how wonderful!! Marcia Russell - Animal Coordinator Macropods, Possums & Flying Foxes
What condition were they in? The little Reds have been excellent weights, as you might know our local bats have been struggling through winter with starvation due to the lack of winter flowering of the eucalypts as a result of the drought. However the Little Reds have come in from up north and have obviously not had any problems finding food, in fact one that I had come in this week is the heaviest Little Red that I have ever had in. Our Blacks & Grey Headeds are good weights now as there is a fair bit of food about at the moment. What age are they? We have had 15 Sub Adults, 12 Adults and 5 babies Why did they come into care? 1 hit by car, 1 concussion, 9 found on the ground, 4 caught in back yard fruit netting and 18 caught in barbed wire fences. What was the outcome? We have successfully released 11, 4 died, 6 were euthanased (of those one was a C3 which means that a member of the public was scratched and as a result the animal was euthanased to test for Lyssavirus – of course the animal was negative) and we still have 11 in care. Of those 11 in care 4 are babies and 7 are adults. After being so busy it is astounding that we have only had 5 babies in care so far. Usually by this time of the year we have had between 10 and 20 babies in. However as our Black & Grey headed flying foxes had a really tough winter we have noticed reduced fertility throughout all colonies from southern NSW right through to SE Qld. Obviously mothers were struggling with starvation to a degree that their babies either aborted or did not continue to develop full term and were reabsorbed. Some colonies have reported only 50% of the females with babies, when in a normal year there is 90% of females with babies. If you are looking for something to do late on a weekend afternoon go and visit the Springs Garden World in Spring Street, Toowoomba. We have a small colony of Black Flying foxes roosting there at the moment – it is great to watch them all fly out just on dusk to begin their nightly foraging.
Above: The horrors of barbed wire. This animal is dead. Below: A couple of little reds enjoying their banana smoothies.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ON KOALAS It has been a horrendous year for koalas - the drought has put their very life on-the-edge, with many trees dying or struggling to survive, and although we have had some good recent rain and the grass is green, if you take a look at the eucalyptus trees, you may notice that the crown coverage is very sparse. The canopies should be lush and thick with new growth but there is not as much leaf as previous good years, indicating the trees are under stress. This has put the koalas and other arboreal creatures under extreme duress, trying to find enough food throughout the tough winter months. Now that spring and summer has come, the mating season is here and we are seeing a lot more koalas on the move, reports of koalas in back yards, on verandahs, and generally in places they haven’t been seen before. This brings me to a point I would beg everyone to be aware:
koalas will come into your backyard if they need to get from one tree to another, they are not going to walk around the perimeter. So please if you live
anywhere in rural areas, keep dogs confined at night, and even in the daytime under control, because koalas will move down during the day to get to another tree, especially if it is a feed tree. Sometimes they will ‘bed themselves to sleep’ in a tree that is not a usual feed tree but it may provide more cover, so they can sleep the day away without being harassed by magpies or crows. Dogs have done some terrible damage to wildlife, koalas in particular, no fault of theirs as they are just trying to protect their property. However, when a koala is down on the ground it is very vulnerable and the damage a dog can do is enormous, they have very tough jaws, and tend to go for the belly area, biting and crushing vital internal organs of their victim, this is often without
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any external sign of damage on the koala, as it has a very tough elastic skin. The pressure of the teeth will crush the lungs, liver and kidneys and other organs.
Often the koala will have enough adrenalin to get into a low tree, but it will not have any energy to get higher, and will curl up and stay there. It needs immediate help, call your co-ordinator. There are many such koalas we have rescued who we rush to the Australian Wildlife Hospital at Australia Zoo. There, the team of dedicated vets, nurses and volunteers work around the clock to try and save them. One of our young girl koala has been there for a few months now, with a crushed lung from a dog attack. She was operated on immediately as she was having difficulty breathing - the internal damage being a crushed lung, pneumonia, and internal bleeding, a drain was stitched into her abdomen and she was put onto a drip and medicated with antibiotics. After a week in intensive care she has now progressed to the outside yard where she is still receiving medication and special care. As always happens in emergencies, I never get around to taking photos, so seldom have before and after shots, but when things quieten down we do get some lovely quite moments, like this pictures of a special orphaned koala “Charlie” having a nap snuggled into a basket full of teddy bears!!! These are the rewards and what make it all worthwhile. Clare Gover, Co-ordinator, Koalas, Echidnas and Wombats
Charlie - a cool dude
Education PICKINGS
Lupine (Lupinis species)
Most introduced plants should NOT be fed to our native animals and birds. If in doubt about a plant, don’t feed it to wildlife. Introduced poisonous plants...
Parsley
Avocado (Persea americana)
Poison Ivy (Rhus radicans)
Azalea (Rhododendron species)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum)
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra species)
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Bluebonnet (Lupinus species)
Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum)
Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum)
Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum)
Flag (Iris species)
St. John’s Wort (Hypercium perforatum)
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
Tomato (Lypersicon esculentum)
Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)
Wisteria (Wisteria species)
Iris (Iris species)
Yew (Taxus species)
Japanese Pieris (Pieris japonica)
Provided by Lorraine McPhee
Lakspur (Delphinium species)
species Co-ordinator Job description:
Marijuana (Cannibas sativa) Oleander (nerium oleander) Philodendron (Philodendron species) Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
!!
sNAKE hANDLING
~ Help train and educate new Carers and expand the knowledge of existing Carers.
We will be conducting a two day Venomous Snake Handling Course in Salisbury, Brisbane on the 22/23 December. This course is designed for new and old snake handlers alike, and will give you all the skills and knowledge necessary to safely identify, 13 capture, transport and release and species of venomous snakes in Australia. Myself and my fellow trainer both have considerable experience with venomous snakes, having both worked in a venom production facility maintaining over 700 snakes, and we now run our business (Educational Reptile Displays) with over 100 individual venomous snakes. We possess all the correct permits (both Demonstrators and Damage Mitigation).
~ Give Educational talks and Workshops.
Jonathan Lucas Educational Reptile Displays
~ Are aware of suitable places for release of rehabilitated wildlife
0413 128 248
Co-ordinators have many years of Caring experience and thus have a broad in-depth knowledge of the care and rehabilitation requirements of Wildlife.
~ Co-ordinate the rescue and rehabilitation of injured or orphaned wildlife. ~ Carry out initial assessment, treatment and stabilization of the animal (with Veterinary advice) before referring to another Carer.
~ Provide information and support (both physical and emotional) for other Carers. ~ Liase with other Carer groups, members of the general Public and other like minded professionals and organisations. ~ Trouble shoot complaints about Carers to ensure the accuracy of the information, and then arbitrate a solution- protect Carers and the Group from false accusations. ~ Co-ordinators are often the Public face of the Carer group, dealing directly with the Veterinarians and the Legal representatives of the Governments (EPA). ~ Co-ordinators need your constant help and assistance. Above: A very young flying fox at Marcia’s recent workshop at TREC
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President’s Report
Shop News
Hi Everyone Well it’s time for another newsletter. Christmas is fast approaching and it is a very busy time of the year for all of us. Work at this time for me is a total mad house and I sure it is the same for many of you as well. This year’s bird season has be very busy as well with all the young Magpies, Currawongs, Frogmouths, Crows and Pee Wees that seem to get themselves into all sorts of trouble with their maiden flights. As well some of the wild storms that we have had lately have also added to the number of pagers and calls we have had. I would like to take the time now to thank all those carers that have their hands full with looking after these babies and adults. Also to give a huge thanks to all the carers that have help me with picking up animals or dealing with the public when I’ve called. I realise that when you all hear my voice on the phone or see a text come from me you must all think “Oh no, not her again”. I really do know how you feel as when the pager goes off that is what I think “Oh no, not the pager again”. One good thing is that bird season seems to be coming to an end as the pager is now quietening down. I was getting up to 15 pagers a day for birds alone, yesterday I only received 5 - all birds. Marcia has also been very busy with this years bat season. She has been running all over the countryside picking up babies as well as saving adults caught in fences etc. We are very lucky that Marcia’s mother helps out as much as she does with picking up bats for Marc.
As a direct result of the last audit of the Shop (food) accounts, I have implemented the following changes.
Clare has also been busy running all over the countryside with calls for Koalas as well. Hopefully with the rain we have had it will take the pressure off the trees and the poor Koalas will fair a lot better.
When animal food is purchased from the Shop you will find that the receipt book has been replaced by an INVOICE book.
WOmbaroo ORDER LIST
Please complete the invoice and state whether the food has been paid for by cheque, cash or the money is to be paid later.
Description
1kg
Canary Starter
10watts
Cosy Heat Pad - PVC
1kg
Bird Crumbles
6.00
5kg
Bird Crumbles
23.25
210gm
Echidna Milk Rep - <30
6.85
0.7 Roo milk
360g
Echidna Milk Rep - >30
6.85
0.6 Roo milk
120ml
Feed Bottles
1.25
0.4 Roo Milk
Blue Label First Aid for Birds
16.30
High Protein
1kg
Flying Fox Milk
19.80
Impact Colostrum
5kg
Flying Fox Milk
78.45
Echidna milk- mid and late (small Packets only)
We have the all our books back from the accountant so we can now move forward with the New Year.
1kg
Granivore Rearing Mix
14.55
Koala milk - mid and late (small Packets only)
250gm
High Protein Supplement
5.35
I hope I caught you all at our Christmas party at Alison’s on the 8th but if you didn’t make it do have a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to a brighter New Year. With all the wonderful people out there doing their own small part in helping and preserving our wildlife and their habitat the future can only get better.
1kg
High Protein Supplement
14.55
Insectivore mix -
50gm
Impact
11.45
Lorikeet and Honeyeater Nectar mix
250gm
Impact
42.20
Bird first aid
1kg
Insectivore Rearing Mix
14.55
Biolac: M100 Possum Milk (also see Lyn)
5kg
Insectivore Rearing Mix
58.30
Again thankyou to all the people that have helped out throughout the year in your own special ways. Without you all the world would be a much sadder place.
Assorted teats - Wombaroo Australian Wildlife
1 litre
Koala Milk - Early (220g)
6.85
1 litre
Koala Milk - Mid (330g)
6.85
1.5kg
Koala Milk - Late
26.45
NOTE: Roudybush hand Raising Parrot formula can be purchased from Bob Donnelly’s Vet Surgery (West Toowoomba Vets) and is a well balanced all purpose formula.
1.5kg
Lorikeet & Honeyeater
20.75
Thanks
4.5kg
Lorikeet & Honeyeater
54.65
1kg
Parrot Pellets
6.00
Lorraine McPhee, Shop Co-ordinator
250gm
Reptile Supplement
5.30
140gm
Roo Milk Replacer - <0.4
6.85
180gm
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.4
6.85
1.1kg
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.6
26.45
5kg
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.6
97.45
10kg
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.7
167.50
1kg
Small Carnivore Food
14.55
5kg
Small Carnivore Food
58.30
STE1
Stethoscope
12.00
Teat
Syringe - VSM4
1.00
Teat
SFF - Fly-Fox-Sml- (3/4/5 Ply)
1.25
Teat
MTM - Medium Marsupial
1.25
Teat
STM - Sml Marsupial
1.25
I would also like to give a huge thanks to all those people who have that put up their hand to help out with the fundraising and manning the BBQ’S. Sharon MacLeod does a fantastic job organising these events. Lyn Taylor has also done a great job organising the BBQ at Bunnings that will be held next year. There is so much ground work that goes into organising and running these things and it is truly appreciated that these people give up their time with their very busy lives working full time as well as caring for animals. And of course a big thankyou to those who support our group but don’t do hands-on animal care!
Sharon Kajewski President
Item Price $ 6.00 64.00
Teat TM - Baby Marsupial 1.25 Please contact Lorraine McPhee, Shop Co-ordinator for products listed above. Please place all orders before the end of each Month. I usually place an order at the beginning of each month. (46 325032)
Note: Large bulk orders will have to be prepaid or paid on delivery. Sydney Morning Herald, October 13-14 2007
As each order is paid I will write a receipt. If you require a copy of the receipt, please let me know.
Size
Food that is usually kept in stock in cold room storage at TREC is as follows: Wambaroo products:
Small Carnivore mix - 1 kg packets 1 kg packets
BIOLAC BIOLAC provides the most advanced milk formulas ever produced for Australian native animals. BIOLAC formulas contain fully digestible carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and elevated levels of many vitamins and minerals. The lipids have a more favourable balance of saturated, mono and poly unsaturated fats.
M100 formula for possums
please contact Lyn Taylor - $13.50 kg
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Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc.
Animal Coordinator Register Birds General
Coordinator’s Name Lorraine McPhee
Raptors
Angela Schmid
Macropods Possums Gliders & Marsupial Mice Koalas, Echidnas, Wombats Insectivorous Bats (microbats) Flying Foxes Reptiles
Contact Number 0412 183 569
Other numbers/notes 0448 062 857 0407 178 171 leave message
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207
Marcia Russell Lyn Taylor Marcia Russell Sharon Kajewski
4698 2096 4697 9580 4698 2096 4697 8207
0408 982 096 0428 757 058 0408 982 096 0427 978 207
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207
Clare Gover
4696 9860
0427 969 860
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207
Marcia Russell
4698 2096 (h)
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207 4635 1670 leave message
Dale Howard
The Wild Times The official newsletter of Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc. PO Box 567 Toowoomba QLD 4350
Summer 2007 - 2008
My Roo is turning white! page 9
46983 837 (w) 0408 982 096 0427 978 207
If the coordinators listed for each species are not contactable, a coordinator for a ‘like’ species may be able to assist in an emergency. Last updated 2 December 2007
Committee Members
Rescue Hotline: 1300 555 555 with pager number 85151 or phone: 0448 062 857
An important message on Koalas page 12
2007 - 2008
POSITION
NAME
PHONE
MOBILE/EMAIL
President
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207 [email protected]
Vice-President
Lyn Taylor
4697 9580
0428 757 058
Secretary
John Lahdesluoma
4636 0309
0427 330 904 [email protected]
Treasurer
Jo Waters
4696 9445
0410 669 818 [email protected]
Carer Coordinator
Catherine Buchanan
4630 9562
0413 707 313 [email protected]
Fundraising Coordinator
Sharon MacLeod
4630 3566
0413 058 082 [email protected]
Education Coordinator
Pam Allen
4697 9397
Record Keeper
John Lahdesluoma
4636 0309
0427 330 904 [email protected]
Newsletter Coordinator
Alison McDonald
4638 4154 (h) 4631 2069 (w)
0414 706 876 [email protected]
Shop Coordinator
Lorraine McPhee
4632 5032
0412 183 569 [email protected]
Promotions Officer
Sharon MacLeod
4630 3566
0413 058 082 [email protected]
Betong in care. Photo courtesy of Trish LeeHong, Photographer : Cindy Laine
Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc. Rescue Hotline: 1300 555 555 with pager number 85151 or phone: 0448 062 857 www.wildlifecarersdarlingdowns.org.au
Animal Coordinator Register Birds General
Coordinator’s Name Lorraine McPhee
Raptors
Angela Schmid
Macropods Possums Gliders & Marsupial Mice Koalas, Echidnas, Wombats Insectivorous Bats (microbats) Flying Foxes Reptiles
Contact Number 0412 183 569
Other numbers/notes 0448 062 857 0407 178 171 leave message
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207
Marcia Russell Lyn Taylor Marcia Russell Sharon Kajewski
4698 2096 4697 9580 4698 2096 4697 8207
0408 982 096 0428 757 058 0408 982 096 0427 978 207
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207
Clare Gover
4696 9860
0427 969 860
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207
Marcia Russell
4698 2096 (h)
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207 4635 1670 leave message
Dale Howard
The Wild Times The official newsletter of Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc. PO Box 567 Toowoomba QLD 4350
Summer 2007 - 2008
My Roo is turning white! page 9
46983 837 (w) 0408 982 096 0427 978 207
If the coordinators listed for each species are not contactable, a coordinator for a ‘like’ species may be able to assist in an emergency. Last updated 2 December 2007
Committee Members
Rescue Hotline: 1300 555 555 with pager number 85151 or phone: 0448 062 857
An important message on Koalas page 12
2007 - 2008
POSITION
NAME
PHONE
MOBILE/EMAIL
President
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207 [email protected]
Vice-President
Lyn Taylor
4697 9580
0428 757 058
Secretary
John Lahdesluoma
4636 0309
0427 330 904 [email protected]
Treasurer
Jo Waters
4696 9445
0410 669 818 [email protected]
Carer Coordinator
Catherine Buchanan
4630 9562
0413 707 313 [email protected]
Fundraising Coordinator
Sharon MacLeod
4630 3566
0413 058 082 [email protected]
Education Coordinator
Pam Allen
4697 9397
Record Keeper
John Lahdesluoma
4636 0309
0427 330 904 [email protected]
Newsletter Coordinator
Alison McDonald
4638 4154 (h) 4631 2069 (w)
0414 706 876 [email protected]
Shop Coordinator
Lorraine McPhee
4632 5032
0412 183 569 [email protected]
Promotions Officer
Sharon MacLeod
4630 3566
0413 058 082 [email protected]
Betong in care. Photo courtesy of Trish LeeHong, Photographer : Cindy Laine
Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc. Rescue Hotline: 1300 555 555 with pager number 85151 or phone: 0448 062 857 www.wildlifecarersdarlingdowns.org.au
President’s Report
Shop News
Hi Everyone Well it’s time for another newsletter. Christmas is fast approaching and it is a very busy time of the year for all of us. Work at this time for me is a total mad house and I sure it is the same for many of you as well. This year’s bird season has be very busy as well with all the young Magpies, Currawongs, Frogmouths, Crows and Pee Wees that seem to get themselves into all sorts of trouble with their maiden flights. As well some of the wild storms that we have had lately have also added to the number of pagers and calls we have had. I would like to take the time now to thank all those carers that have their hands full with looking after these babies and adults. Also to give a huge thanks to all the carers that have help me with picking up animals or dealing with the public when I’ve called. I realise that when you all hear my voice on the phone or see a text come from me you must all think “Oh no, not her again”. I really do know how you feel as when the pager goes off that is what I think “Oh no, not the pager again”. One good thing is that bird season seems to be coming to an end as the pager is now quietening down. I was getting up to 15 pagers a day for birds alone, yesterday I only received 5 - all birds. Marcia has also been very busy with this years bat season. She has been running all over the countryside picking up babies as well as saving adults caught in fences etc. We are very lucky that Marcia’s mother helps out as much as she does with picking up bats for Marc.
As a direct result of the last audit of the Shop (food) accounts, I have implemented the following changes.
Clare has also been busy running all over the countryside with calls for Koalas as well. Hopefully with the rain we have had it will take the pressure off the trees and the poor Koalas will fair a lot better.
When animal food is purchased from the Shop you will find that the receipt book has been replaced by an INVOICE book.
WOmbaroo ORDER LIST
Please complete the invoice and state whether the food has been paid for by cheque, cash or the money is to be paid later.
Description
1kg
Canary Starter
10watts
Cosy Heat Pad - PVC
1kg
Bird Crumbles
6.00
5kg
Bird Crumbles
23.25
210gm
Echidna Milk Rep - <30
6.85
0.7 Roo milk
360g
Echidna Milk Rep - >30
6.85
0.6 Roo milk
120ml
Feed Bottles
1.25
0.4 Roo Milk
Blue Label First Aid for Birds
16.30
High Protein
1kg
Flying Fox Milk
19.80
Impact Colostrum
5kg
Flying Fox Milk
78.45
Echidna milk- mid and late (small Packets only)
We have the all our books back from the accountant so we can now move forward with the New Year.
1kg
Granivore Rearing Mix
14.55
Koala milk - mid and late (small Packets only)
250gm
High Protein Supplement
5.35
I hope I caught you all at our Christmas party at Alison’s on the 8th but if you didn’t make it do have a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to a brighter New Year. With all the wonderful people out there doing their own small part in helping and preserving our wildlife and their habitat the future can only get better.
1kg
High Protein Supplement
14.55
Insectivore mix -
50gm
Impact
11.45
Lorikeet and Honeyeater Nectar mix
250gm
Impact
42.20
Bird first aid
1kg
Insectivore Rearing Mix
14.55
Biolac: M100 Possum Milk (also see Lyn)
5kg
Insectivore Rearing Mix
58.30
Again thankyou to all the people that have helped out throughout the year in your own special ways. Without you all the world would be a much sadder place.
Assorted teats - Wombaroo Australian Wildlife
1 litre
Koala Milk - Early (220g)
6.85
1 litre
Koala Milk - Mid (330g)
6.85
1.5kg
Koala Milk - Late
26.45
NOTE: Roudybush hand Raising Parrot formula can be purchased from Bob Donnelly’s Vet Surgery (West Toowoomba Vets) and is a well balanced all purpose formula.
1.5kg
Lorikeet & Honeyeater
20.75
Thanks
4.5kg
Lorikeet & Honeyeater
54.65
1kg
Parrot Pellets
6.00
Lorraine McPhee, Shop Co-ordinator
250gm
Reptile Supplement
5.30
140gm
Roo Milk Replacer - <0.4
6.85
180gm
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.4
6.85
1.1kg
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.6
26.45
5kg
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.6
97.45
10kg
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.7
167.50
1kg
Small Carnivore Food
14.55
5kg
Small Carnivore Food
58.30
STE1
Stethoscope
12.00
Teat
Syringe - VSM4
1.00
Teat
SFF - Fly-Fox-Sml- (3/4/5 Ply)
1.25
Teat
MTM - Medium Marsupial
1.25
Teat
STM - Sml Marsupial
1.25
I would also like to give a huge thanks to all those people who have that put up their hand to help out with the fundraising and manning the BBQ’S. Sharon MacLeod does a fantastic job organising these events. Lyn Taylor has also done a great job organising the BBQ at Bunnings that will be held next year. There is so much ground work that goes into organising and running these things and it is truly appreciated that these people give up their time with their very busy lives working full time as well as caring for animals. And of course a big thankyou to those who support our group but don’t do hands-on animal care!
Sharon Kajewski President
Item Price $ 6.00 64.00
Teat TM - Baby Marsupial 1.25 Please contact Lorraine McPhee, Shop Co-ordinator for products listed above. Please place all orders before the end of each Month. I usually place an order at the beginning of each month. (46 325032)
Note: Large bulk orders will have to be prepaid or paid on delivery. Sydney Morning Herald, October 13-14 2007
As each order is paid I will write a receipt. If you require a copy of the receipt, please let me know.
Size
Food that is usually kept in stock in cold room storage at TREC is as follows: Wambaroo products:
Small Carnivore mix - 1 kg packets 1 kg packets
BIOLAC BIOLAC provides the most advanced milk formulas ever produced for Australian native animals. BIOLAC formulas contain fully digestible carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and elevated levels of many vitamins and minerals. The lipids have a more favourable balance of saturated, mono and poly unsaturated fats.
M100 formula for possums
please contact Lyn Taylor - $13.50 kg
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Events Calendar
New Members
Workshops and Meetings Laurel Bank Park Hall
Welcome to all of our new members
Please note that the hall is used by a variety of organisations and if you wish to use the hall it is important that you prebook the event.
Alex Kennedy
Phone TREC and leave a message, or phone a WCDD committee member who will be able to formally write the booking date and time on the meeting board at the hall - this can only be done during one of WCDD formal meetings which is held at the hall.
Volunteers needed for TREC/Laurel Bank Park Hall Wildlife Carers Darling Downs and Toowoomba Regional Environment Council (TREC) currently share the hall at Laurel Bank Park, Hill Street near Grand Central Shopping Centre, Toowoomba. Most, if not all of WCDD merchandise for sale, display boards, books, posters, general information and equipment are stored at the Laurel Bank Park Hall. To increase public awareness of the activities and environmental information that is available at the hall, it is important for the public to actually have access to the premises.
Memberships and donations If any member wishes to pay their membership and add on extra for a donation they need to come in the form of two separate cheques for the banking as we can not split the one cheque in to the two different accounts.
Ian Faint Terri Miller: I have always been a huge animal fan and have never been without a pet close by. I want to keep the animal population growing so that future generations can enjoy them.
We appreciate the donations greatly and hope that people are still willing to contribute to the group by doing so. All we ask is that the two payments be divided to membership and donation.
If you are a new member and have been missed out of this list, we do apologise, and we’ll endeavour to have you in next time
WCDD Library
WILD Trades
WCDD have a library at TREC with the availability to borrow books and publications.
Humidicrib Don’t forget the Humidicrib from the Toowoomba Hospital auctions. We loan the crib out to group members for any animals that may be in need. It has been agreed that there be a $50.00 holding fee on the crib, which will be returned to the borrower on the return of the crib. Please note: there will be a form to be signed by the borrower stating that they will return the crib in the same condition as it was lent out in, and that if there are any damages to the crib it will be the borrows responsibility to repair it. At the moment I have the crib at my house in my garage and I can be contacted on 07 46155 876 or 0438 340 775 to make arrangements for it to be loaned out. Regards Magenta King
To keep the hall open we need volunteers who can donate 1 to 3 hours of their time one day a week each week of fortnight. It is beautifully peaceful with lots of wildlife, trees and flowers to keep you occupied.
Departures Lyn Kearney of Caboolture Queensland passed away in her sleep on the morning of October 16. Lyn was a truly dedicated carer and despite her illnesses, her one reason for getting out of bed each morning was to feed and care for her wildlife in care. Not only a sad loss of a carer, but of a mother, friend and mentor. Lyn Kearney A true Wildlife Warrior 1945-2007 Lance Ferris, Australian Seabird Rescue hero died in hospital on October 14. He was larger than life. ASR is based at Ballina NSW. As his partner says ‘the pelicans are crying’.
If you are able to help, please phone Lorraine on 0412 183 569.
Quick guide to local carers’ groups Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc.
Toowoomba and surrounding areas
1300 555 555 pager number 85151 or 0448 062 857
Australian Rehabilitation and Rescue of Wildlife (ARROW)
Lockyer Valley
0754 241 997 or 0413 453 722
Foster Care of Australia’s Unique Native Animals inc (FAUNA)
Lockyer Valley and Esk
1300 FAUNA1 or 1300 328621
Wildlife Welfare Carers
Oakey
0417 070 337
24-Hour Wildlife Rescue
Preston and Gatton
4697 5377
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Central WCDD Rescue Pager and phone Number The pager and the WCDD mobile phone have been “running hot” for the past several weeks, as the baby bird season has been in full chaos. We would like to sincerely thank those wonderful Carers/ members who have patiently answered all the calls. Vet Surgeries and WCDD Rescue phone numbers To reduce the amount of time in the frustrating process of staff at our local Vet surgeries trying to contact individual Wildlife Carers, I have been encouraging all Vet surgeries to call the WCDD pager or mobile phone number. Unfortunately the immediate consequence of this has been an increase in the number of calls going to our wildlife rescue numbers. Conversely, the staff at the Vet surgeries appear to be happy to phone the “one stop” rescue numbers rather than euthanase the wildlife. It takes time to alter habits and although individual carers still receive a number of calls from the Vet surgeries, the idea of calling our central number is gradually becoming accepted. It is important to remember that the staff of these surgeries are always busy, so they would greatly appreciate it if WE took on the responsibility of finding an appropriate carer to collect the animal, and NOT just give them another phone number to try.
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Fundraising News In Spring we had two fundraisers at Lancasters Antiques, at two rather special Australiana auctions on Sunday October 28 and November 4. Things got so intense at the October 28 auction that a steak fillet burger was actually auctioned to snap the punters out of their daze. Once again we thank our organisers, Sharon and Don MacLeod and their helpers: Lyn Taylor, Lois Barry, Pam Allen, Alison McDonald and Kevin Doyle. Particularly touching was the donation by Graham Lancaster of a BBQ and tent. Our association with Graham has been for approximately three years, and we so appreciate his support. In between selling sausages, burgers and drinks, the auctions hold our fascination. Some WCDD members have even been known to bid on, and to win items. On November 4 we were all cheered up by the good fortune of a gentleman who was instructed by his mother to take a piece of pottery (portraying a Rosella) to the dump, but was advised by Lancasters to auction it. We all held our breath as it was auctioned on November 4 and it was sold for the grand price of $18 000 (pictured above).
NEVER A DULL MOMENT AT THE FUNDRAISERS! (moral of the story: check your cupboards ... who knows what treasures you may have in there!)
PET CAFE On November 24 Sharon MacLeod organised a BBQ and stall at the Pet Cafe’s birthday party. Lyn was on hand to help, and won a great prize for guessing the number of pig’s ears in the jar.
Upcoming Summer Fundraisers
LANCASTERS Sunday February 3 - Pedal cars etc Saturday night February 16 - Bottle show Spring fundraising: BBQs, sales of chocolates .cards, pens and raffles Donations
$ 720.90 $ 534.25
TOTAL
$1 255.10
Flying Lizards
BIRD NEWS From the Bird Co-ordinator I would like to thank everyone for their help, tolerance and understanding over the past several weeks as we have tried desperately to cope with the “Manic Bird Breeding Season”. I know that there has been an extraordinary amount of calls to the WCDD central rescue/pager number, and the amount of time, tolerance and patience needed to answer these calls is almost beyond the scope of a normal person. I would also like to thank the other Carer groups for relieving some of the burden that WCDD have endured. Your help has been greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Training new and current Bird Carers: As this is an extremely busy time of the year, I am unable to hold formal Bird Caring Workshops. To compensate for this lack of training I have decided to offer “in house training” of small groups or individuals who wish to become bird carers or wish to upgrade their existing skills. Please contact Lorraine, on 0412 183 569. or leave a message on 46 32 50 32. All sessions will be conducted at my house and will involve Birds that I already have in care.
Long Service Leave: I have now been Caring for Birds for close to 20 years. If this was a normal paying position, I would now be eligible for long service leave.
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to a lady’s place in Toowoomba who cares for reptiles. Due to the secrecy act (invented by the carer) I can only identify her as living in a street named after a ‘flower’. Upon arrival the carer was about to feed the animals and to my surprise the first “reptile” had pink and white feathers and a beak. The reptile was ordered to sit down and not to fly away as the door was open. Of course the obvious happened it took to the western skies with the carer in hot pursuit demanding it return immediately and hugging the fence for comfort. The call went out to all neighbours ‘look sky-woods for my flying reptile’ as the carer sped off in her car going deeper into the unknown abyss. About an hour later, a few tears, and a verbal altercation with herself (only because we were laughing so much) the reptile was found on her roof just waiting to be picked up, fed, cuddled and put to bed. Since that experience I have been doing some really in-depth research and although I stand to be corrected I can only wonder who was the ‘GALAH’? P.S. Back at home, we have two very young Tawny Frogmouths that are preparing for release. Also we have been taking close note of the Wedgetail Eagles in the district. The population seems rather healthy currently - we have spotted 9 pairs within 50 k of town. Bob & Mary @ St George
After much consideration I have decided to take this leave. As of March 2008 to October 2008 I will NOT be available to take in Wildlife.
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I have set aside most this time to travel, catch up with old friends, long lost relatives and my rapidly ageing family. I will still be available for advice and training. Thank you Lorraine McPhee Bird Co-ordinator
Meetings and Gatherings SUMMER Date tuesday 29 JANUARY 2008 SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2008 tuesday 12 FEBRUARY 2008 *Bring a plate
Type Gathering Committee Meeting Meeting
Where Highfields Tavern TREC TREC
Additions 6:30 for 7:00pm 10am
7pm Pot Luck*
Caring tips / stories BIRDS The joy of foster parenthood This tiny body of white whispy hair was presented to me by John a very looooong time ago (44 days actually - seems like a lifetime ago). Species was ‘BIRD’ with green wings ... at just 24 hours old, it was going to be a challenge for the bird and myself.
Left: at five days, and below left, at nine days. Centre: parrot brooder.
To add to my challenge, my portable humidicrib and thermostat ‘died’. Naturally it did this on a Thursday night, and despite running up the phone bill, I was able to locate a genuine Parrot brooder in Canberra or Perth - all local suppliers were out of stock, and the waiting time was one to two weeks. Baby birds of this age have to be kept at constant temperature and humidity as well as being fed every two hours around the clock. YEP - you guessed it. NO SLEEP from Thursday to the following Wednesday. I was not a happy person to know. In spite of my insistence that speedy delivery was very important, the suppliers had neglected to put the brooder on the overnight transport. Instead the opted for the slowest transport possible. ‘NOT HAPPY JAN!’ Several weeks later, my baby scaly breasted lorikeet is still alive and has just fledged. He now needs a name ... any suggestions? Lorraine McPhee
Above right: at 26 days, and below right, at 30 days.
Above: 18 days old
Above: 44 days old and fledged
This series of developmental/growing photos that I have taken may be of help to anyone trying to identify the age of a young scaly that comes into care.
THE wcdd BOOKS
MACROPODS - Wallaby
Woes
Hi, my name’s Daisy, and as you can see, I’m a cat food addict. I’d like to share my story with you, in the hope that at least one wallababy can be saved from the road to perdition. It started out with the small stuff. You know, crunching a kibble bit or two when my carers attention was elsewhere. It was a game – it was entertaining, nothing more. But the urge kept coming back, stronger, then stronger still. I’d make a beeline for the food bowl first thing in the morning and last thing at night – I couldn’t stop myself! From kibble to tooth bickies, from tooth bickies to Savoury Chicken Feast, I did it all! I lost all interest in normal walla-baby pursuits, and my normally robust constitution went to shit – literally! Like most addicts, I think I secretly wanted to get caught My attacks on the food bowl became so brazen that, you guessed it
– I was b
usted, a
nd sent
enced t o 90 day s in the
“The Slammer”, a 400 square metre fully fenced run, was a great place to contemplate my misdeeds and get “rehabilitated”, whatever that is, but was living hell to a cat food junky, with not a feline to be found! If I had palms, surely they would have been sweaty. I dreamed technicolour dreams of Seafood Supreme, Roast Chicken Dinner and Savoury Salmon so vivid I could almost taste it!
slamme
r.
My distress must have shown, as one day, in the exercise yard, this black dude sidled up to me and said, “I hear you’re doing hard time”. “Yeah”, I replied, “it’s not easy going cold turkey on turkey giblets, ya know”. He certainly knew the ropes – he obviously had an “in” with the warden, or friends in high places, as he seemed to be able to come and go as he pleased, despite the high walls and chained gate. He claimed his name was “Russell”, but I dunno… “I feel for ya, man”, he said. “The cat food is too heavily guarded, but for a small fee, I can score ya some really primo dog biscuit from that malamute husky next door, and arrange to have it flown in fresh daily”. “Can you really?” I asked, hope rekindled anew in my heart.
I’d never done dog food before, but fastidiousness is the first thing you throw overboard when you’re doing hard time, believe me. “I got three little mouths to feed” he explained “so I can’t do this fer nuttin’, but if you can break them up with your oversize incisors and give me half, we could do some business”. “In addition, I get first crack at your water ration to soften up bread slices for the kiddies. Deal?” “Deal” I exclaimed! This hard time ain’t so hard after all! And the malamute? Well, let’s just say she’s “mute” (ouch!) on the subject….
Daisy – (last name withheld by request)
Editor’s note – Daisy was moved to a halfway house in early December and is expected to be fully released sometime in the next few weeks. Catherine Buchanan - Carer Coordinator
The Malamute
My Eastern Grey Buck is turning white! A fine furred Eastern Grey buck who we called Rodney, came into our care in July 2006. He was handed into the St George Vets, found by a traveller in his dead mum’s pouch. Other than a few chunks out of his ears he was in good health. When he was just over 2 kg, he got under the feet of our Emu and he ended up with one hip bone a bit lower than the other!
We really can’t work out if he has an underlying problem or if it’s his skin pigmentation which is causing his fur to turn white, or he is just unique ... like his personality!!! I would love to hear from anyone who has heard of or had a kangaroo turn white!!!!! Regards Sharon @ St George.
When he got his full coat, his fur was alot redder than our other roos (eastern greys) and he has different pigmentation on his skin. His coat eventually did turn grey with his winter coat. Nine months ago he got pox virus, and a couple of months after that we had two or so weeks of him very miserable ... he was just standing with his front feet on the ground and I would have to pick him up to give him his bottle! We weren’t sure if he’d been kicked or had somehow hurt himself, or if he had something wrong with his tummy - he eventually came good, so we never really knew. A few months ago his face started getting lighter. and only a few weeks ago I noticed when he was breathing he sounded like he was purring. He would sneeze and cough and bring up alot of phlegm from his nose and mouth. We only got 3 out of 5 injections of antibiotics into him, he now seems over it , but I’m starting to feel his time with me might not be a long time! Every day he is becoming whiter and has spots of white appearing all over his back! Rodney has been one of my sociable and friendly roos. He is my first buck that I have let stay and be released here. He is still doing all his normal Rodney things like spilling the water dish after soaking his paws in it; spilling the pellets so he can get to them more easily; kicking my clothes on the line; playing with the boys soccer ball - and he just loves cuddles and smooches. He comes in morning and arvo for a bottle and pellets, and some days the roos just laze around the house yard all day. He hangs out with my doe and her joey and mixes with my other two joeys who also mix with the wild roos, so they are free to go wherever they please. Luckily for them we have 35 acres with buffle grass and gullies with lots of trees and a kilometre of river frontage, so they don’t go to far because they live in paradise (being spoilt might also have something to do with it!)
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POSSUMS Lolli pops back for a visit
JOY! In September, a female brushtail possum was hit by a car, and luckily her pouch was checked. What was found, to everyone’s surprise, was fraternal twins, a little boy and a little girl, pictured above. Each were 36g when they came in. Unfortunately the little boy lived for six weeks and then stopped thriving. He gave it a really good try. Our orphan Lolli
The little girl is now 85g, is a bit fuzzy, needs to grow into her ears, and is even eating fruit. I have called her “Joy”, because it is such a perfect little name for a little possum who is “my Joy”. Lyn Taylor Possum Coordinator
STOP PRESS: NEW RELEASE SITE FOR POSSUMS Thanks to the North East Downs Landcare Group Inc we have access to a new release site for possums. Please contact Lyn Taylor for more details (see back cover).
Lolli with her own little one Lolli came into care on January 3 2007. She was found stuck in a fence. Her mum may have been chased and might have left her baby behind. Lolli was smelly and a messy eater, so we bathed her each day with baby shampoo. She was released on April 26. Recently she popped in to show us her baby, who looks just like Lolli did when we got her. Wendy Fitz-Gerald
Penny 1962 - From the RSPCA Archives
Flying Fox Report Well we have had an extremely busy spring on the flying fox front. Firstly it was my turn as coordinator to conduct a workshop so as it was baby season I did one on raising orphans. We had 2 WCDD members and 2 bat rescue members (that had missed the bat rescue orphan workshop). Vincent (my first orphan) was a star and we had a slide show presentation and also did feeding and wing cleaning demonstration. But what a record spring we have had for flying fox rescues. It has been unbelievable! Since 15 October to today which is 30 November we have done a total of 32 rescues. What species? We had 22 Little Red Flying foxes, 6 Black Flying Foxes and 4 Grey Headed Flying Foxes. The reason for the high number of little Reds is that they are moving through the area at the moment and are roosting at our range colony and also there is a large colony at Gatton.
I wish to make a special thank you to my mum. She was vaccinated against Lyssa Virus a couple of years ago and has been an absolute champion helping me out this year. She has done a large number of pick ups and rescues during working hours and on weekends when I couldn’t get to the rescue quickly. She has successfully stabilised all that she has had in and kept a couple over night. She did her first back yard fruit netting rescue a few weeks ago which involved a Grey Headed with a 3 day old baby on board and a Little red all tangled up together. Thankfully they were all only tangled, there was no tight constriction and we were thrilled to watch them fly off that night. If we ever need to be reminded of why we do this, that moment watching mum & bub eagerly flying off with baby tightly hanging on with head buried in his mum’s armpit this was it – how wonderful!! Marcia Russell - Animal Coordinator Macropods, Possums & Flying Foxes
What condition were they in? The little Reds have been excellent weights, as you might know our local bats have been struggling through winter with starvation due to the lack of winter flowering of the eucalypts as a result of the drought. However the Little Reds have come in from up north and have obviously not had any problems finding food, in fact one that I had come in this week is the heaviest Little Red that I have ever had in. Our Blacks & Grey Headeds are good weights now as there is a fair bit of food about at the moment. What age are they? We have had 15 Sub Adults, 12 Adults and 5 babies Why did they come into care? 1 hit by car, 1 concussion, 9 found on the ground, 4 caught in back yard fruit netting and 18 caught in barbed wire fences. What was the outcome? We have successfully released 11, 4 died, 6 were euthanased (of those one was a C3 which means that a member of the public was scratched and as a result the animal was euthanased to test for Lyssavirus – of course the animal was negative) and we still have 11 in care. Of those 11 in care 4 are babies and 7 are adults. After being so busy it is astounding that we have only had 5 babies in care so far. Usually by this time of the year we have had between 10 and 20 babies in. However as our Black & Grey headed flying foxes had a really tough winter we have noticed reduced fertility throughout all colonies from southern NSW right through to SE Qld. Obviously mothers were struggling with starvation to a degree that their babies either aborted or did not continue to develop full term and were reabsorbed. Some colonies have reported only 50% of the females with babies, when in a normal year there is 90% of females with babies. If you are looking for something to do late on a weekend afternoon go and visit the Springs Garden World in Spring Street, Toowoomba. We have a small colony of Black Flying foxes roosting there at the moment – it is great to watch them all fly out just on dusk to begin their nightly foraging.
Above: The horrors of barbed wire. This animal is dead. Below: A couple of little reds enjoying their banana smoothies.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ON KOALAS It has been a horrendous year for koalas - the drought has put their very life on-the-edge, with many trees dying or struggling to survive, and although we have had some good recent rain and the grass is green, if you take a look at the eucalyptus trees, you may notice that the crown coverage is very sparse. The canopies should be lush and thick with new growth but there is not as much leaf as previous good years, indicating the trees are under stress. This has put the koalas and other arboreal creatures under extreme duress, trying to find enough food throughout the tough winter months. Now that spring and summer has come, the mating season is here and we are seeing a lot more koalas on the move, reports of koalas in back yards, on verandahs, and generally in places they haven’t been seen before. This brings me to a point I would beg everyone to be aware:
koalas will come into your backyard if they need to get from one tree to another, they are not going to walk around the perimeter. So please if you live
anywhere in rural areas, keep dogs confined at night, and even in the daytime under control, because koalas will move down during the day to get to another tree, especially if it is a feed tree. Sometimes they will ‘bed themselves to sleep’ in a tree that is not a usual feed tree but it may provide more cover, so they can sleep the day away without being harassed by magpies or crows. Dogs have done some terrible damage to wildlife, koalas in particular, no fault of theirs as they are just trying to protect their property. However, when a koala is down on the ground it is very vulnerable and the damage a dog can do is enormous, they have very tough jaws, and tend to go for the belly area, biting and crushing vital internal organs of their victim, this is often without
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any external sign of damage on the koala, as it has a very tough elastic skin. The pressure of the teeth will crush the lungs, liver and kidneys and other organs.
Often the koala will have enough adrenalin to get into a low tree, but it will not have any energy to get higher, and will curl up and stay there. It needs immediate help, call your co-ordinator. There are many such koalas we have rescued who we rush to the Australian Wildlife Hospital at Australia Zoo. There, the team of dedicated vets, nurses and volunteers work around the clock to try and save them. One of our young girl koala has been there for a few months now, with a crushed lung from a dog attack. She was operated on immediately as she was having difficulty breathing - the internal damage being a crushed lung, pneumonia, and internal bleeding, a drain was stitched into her abdomen and she was put onto a drip and medicated with antibiotics. After a week in intensive care she has now progressed to the outside yard where she is still receiving medication and special care. As always happens in emergencies, I never get around to taking photos, so seldom have before and after shots, but when things quieten down we do get some lovely quite moments, like this pictures of a special orphaned koala “Charlie” having a nap snuggled into a basket full of teddy bears!!! These are the rewards and what make it all worthwhile. Clare Gover, Co-ordinator, Koalas, Echidnas and Wombats
Charlie - a cool dude
Education PICKINGS
Lupine (Lupinis species)
Most introduced plants should NOT be fed to our native animals and birds. If in doubt about a plant, don’t feed it to wildlife. Introduced poisonous plants...
Parsley
Avocado (Persea americana)
Poison Ivy (Rhus radicans)
Azalea (Rhododendron species)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum)
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra species)
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Bluebonnet (Lupinus species)
Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum)
Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum)
Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum)
Flag (Iris species)
St. John’s Wort (Hypercium perforatum)
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
Tomato (Lypersicon esculentum)
Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)
Wisteria (Wisteria species)
Iris (Iris species)
Yew (Taxus species)
Japanese Pieris (Pieris japonica)
Provided by Lorraine McPhee
Lakspur (Delphinium species)
species Co-ordinator Job description:
Marijuana (Cannibas sativa) Oleander (nerium oleander) Philodendron (Philodendron species) Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
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sNAKE hANDLING
~ Help train and educate new Carers and expand the knowledge of existing Carers.
We will be conducting a two day Venomous Snake Handling Course in Salisbury, Brisbane on the 22/23 December. This course is designed for new and old snake handlers alike, and will give you all the skills and knowledge necessary to safely identify, 13 capture, transport and release and species of venomous snakes in Australia. Myself and my fellow trainer both have considerable experience with venomous snakes, having both worked in a venom production facility maintaining over 700 snakes, and we now run our business (Educational Reptile Displays) with over 100 individual venomous snakes. We possess all the correct permits (both Demonstrators and Damage Mitigation).
~ Give Educational talks and Workshops.
Jonathan Lucas Educational Reptile Displays
~ Are aware of suitable places for release of rehabilitated wildlife
0413 128 248
Co-ordinators have many years of Caring experience and thus have a broad in-depth knowledge of the care and rehabilitation requirements of Wildlife.
~ Co-ordinate the rescue and rehabilitation of injured or orphaned wildlife. ~ Carry out initial assessment, treatment and stabilization of the animal (with Veterinary advice) before referring to another Carer.
~ Provide information and support (both physical and emotional) for other Carers. ~ Liase with other Carer groups, members of the general Public and other like minded professionals and organisations. ~ Trouble shoot complaints about Carers to ensure the accuracy of the information, and then arbitrate a solution- protect Carers and the Group from false accusations. ~ Co-ordinators are often the Public face of the Carer group, dealing directly with the Veterinarians and the Legal representatives of the Governments (EPA). ~ Co-ordinators need your constant help and assistance. Above: A very young flying fox at Marcia’s recent workshop at TREC
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President’s Report
Shop News
Hi Everyone Well it’s time for another newsletter. Christmas is fast approaching and it is a very busy time of the year for all of us. Work at this time for me is a total mad house and I sure it is the same for many of you as well. This year’s bird season has be very busy as well with all the young Magpies, Currawongs, Frogmouths, Crows and Pee Wees that seem to get themselves into all sorts of trouble with their maiden flights. As well some of the wild storms that we have had lately have also added to the number of pagers and calls we have had. I would like to take the time now to thank all those carers that have their hands full with looking after these babies and adults. Also to give a huge thanks to all the carers that have help me with picking up animals or dealing with the public when I’ve called. I realise that when you all hear my voice on the phone or see a text come from me you must all think “Oh no, not her again”. I really do know how you feel as when the pager goes off that is what I think “Oh no, not the pager again”. One good thing is that bird season seems to be coming to an end as the pager is now quietening down. I was getting up to 15 pagers a day for birds alone, yesterday I only received 5 - all birds. Marcia has also been very busy with this years bat season. She has been running all over the countryside picking up babies as well as saving adults caught in fences etc. We are very lucky that Marcia’s mother helps out as much as she does with picking up bats for Marc.
As a direct result of the last audit of the Shop (food) accounts, I have implemented the following changes.
Clare has also been busy running all over the countryside with calls for Koalas as well. Hopefully with the rain we have had it will take the pressure off the trees and the poor Koalas will fair a lot better.
When animal food is purchased from the Shop you will find that the receipt book has been replaced by an INVOICE book.
WOmbaroo ORDER LIST
Please complete the invoice and state whether the food has been paid for by cheque, cash or the money is to be paid later.
Description
1kg
Canary Starter
10watts
Cosy Heat Pad - PVC
1kg
Bird Crumbles
6.00
5kg
Bird Crumbles
23.25
210gm
Echidna Milk Rep - <30
6.85
0.7 Roo milk
360g
Echidna Milk Rep - >30
6.85
0.6 Roo milk
120ml
Feed Bottles
1.25
0.4 Roo Milk
Blue Label First Aid for Birds
16.30
High Protein
1kg
Flying Fox Milk
19.80
Impact Colostrum
5kg
Flying Fox Milk
78.45
Echidna milk- mid and late (small Packets only)
We have the all our books back from the accountant so we can now move forward with the New Year.
1kg
Granivore Rearing Mix
14.55
Koala milk - mid and late (small Packets only)
250gm
High Protein Supplement
5.35
I hope I caught you all at our Christmas party at Alison’s on the 8th but if you didn’t make it do have a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to a brighter New Year. With all the wonderful people out there doing their own small part in helping and preserving our wildlife and their habitat the future can only get better.
1kg
High Protein Supplement
14.55
Insectivore mix -
50gm
Impact
11.45
Lorikeet and Honeyeater Nectar mix
250gm
Impact
42.20
Bird first aid
1kg
Insectivore Rearing Mix
14.55
Biolac: M100 Possum Milk (also see Lyn)
5kg
Insectivore Rearing Mix
58.30
Again thankyou to all the people that have helped out throughout the year in your own special ways. Without you all the world would be a much sadder place.
Assorted teats - Wombaroo Australian Wildlife
1 litre
Koala Milk - Early (220g)
6.85
1 litre
Koala Milk - Mid (330g)
6.85
1.5kg
Koala Milk - Late
26.45
NOTE: Roudybush hand Raising Parrot formula can be purchased from Bob Donnelly’s Vet Surgery (West Toowoomba Vets) and is a well balanced all purpose formula.
1.5kg
Lorikeet & Honeyeater
20.75
Thanks
4.5kg
Lorikeet & Honeyeater
54.65
1kg
Parrot Pellets
6.00
Lorraine McPhee, Shop Co-ordinator
250gm
Reptile Supplement
5.30
140gm
Roo Milk Replacer - <0.4
6.85
180gm
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.4
6.85
1.1kg
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.6
26.45
5kg
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.6
97.45
10kg
Roo Milk Replacer - 0.7
167.50
1kg
Small Carnivore Food
14.55
5kg
Small Carnivore Food
58.30
STE1
Stethoscope
12.00
Teat
Syringe - VSM4
1.00
Teat
SFF - Fly-Fox-Sml- (3/4/5 Ply)
1.25
Teat
MTM - Medium Marsupial
1.25
Teat
STM - Sml Marsupial
1.25
I would also like to give a huge thanks to all those people who have that put up their hand to help out with the fundraising and manning the BBQ’S. Sharon MacLeod does a fantastic job organising these events. Lyn Taylor has also done a great job organising the BBQ at Bunnings that will be held next year. There is so much ground work that goes into organising and running these things and it is truly appreciated that these people give up their time with their very busy lives working full time as well as caring for animals. And of course a big thankyou to those who support our group but don’t do hands-on animal care!
Sharon Kajewski President
Item Price $ 6.00 64.00
Teat TM - Baby Marsupial 1.25 Please contact Lorraine McPhee, Shop Co-ordinator for products listed above. Please place all orders before the end of each Month. I usually place an order at the beginning of each month. (46 325032)
Note: Large bulk orders will have to be prepaid or paid on delivery. Sydney Morning Herald, October 13-14 2007
As each order is paid I will write a receipt. If you require a copy of the receipt, please let me know.
Size
Food that is usually kept in stock in cold room storage at TREC is as follows: Wambaroo products:
Small Carnivore mix - 1 kg packets 1 kg packets
BIOLAC BIOLAC provides the most advanced milk formulas ever produced for Australian native animals. BIOLAC formulas contain fully digestible carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and elevated levels of many vitamins and minerals. The lipids have a more favourable balance of saturated, mono and poly unsaturated fats.
M100 formula for possums
please contact Lyn Taylor - $13.50 kg
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Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc.
Animal Coordinator Register Birds General
Coordinator’s Name Lorraine McPhee
Raptors
Angela Schmid
Macropods Possums Gliders & Marsupial Mice Koalas, Echidnas, Wombats Insectivorous Bats (microbats) Flying Foxes Reptiles
Contact Number 0412 183 569
Other numbers/notes 0448 062 857 0407 178 171 leave message
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207
Marcia Russell Lyn Taylor Marcia Russell Sharon Kajewski
4698 2096 4697 9580 4698 2096 4697 8207
0408 982 096 0428 757 058 0408 982 096 0427 978 207
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207
Clare Gover
4696 9860
0427 969 860
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207
Marcia Russell
4698 2096 (h)
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207 4635 1670 leave message
Dale Howard
The Wild Times The official newsletter of Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc. PO Box 567 Toowoomba QLD 4350
Summer 2007 - 2008
My Roo is turning white! page 9
46983 837 (w) 0408 982 096 0427 978 207
If the coordinators listed for each species are not contactable, a coordinator for a ‘like’ species may be able to assist in an emergency. Last updated 2 December 2007
Committee Members
Rescue Hotline: 1300 555 555 with pager number 85151 or phone: 0448 062 857
An important message on Koalas page 12
2007 - 2008
POSITION
NAME
PHONE
MOBILE/EMAIL
President
Sharon Kajewski
4697 8207
0427 978 207 [email protected]
Vice-President
Lyn Taylor
4697 9580
0428 757 058
Secretary
John Lahdesluoma
4636 0309
0427 330 904 [email protected]
Treasurer
Jo Waters
4696 9445
0410 669 818 [email protected]
Carer Coordinator
Catherine Buchanan
4630 9562
0413 707 313 [email protected]
Fundraising Coordinator
Sharon MacLeod
4630 3566
0413 058 082 [email protected]
Education Coordinator
Pam Allen
4697 9397
Record Keeper
John Lahdesluoma
4636 0309
0427 330 904 [email protected]
Newsletter Coordinator
Alison McDonald
4638 4154 (h) 4631 2069 (w)
0414 706 876 [email protected]
Shop Coordinator
Lorraine McPhee
4632 5032
0412 183 569 [email protected]
Promotions Officer
Sharon MacLeod
4630 3566
0413 058 082 [email protected]
Betong in care. Photo courtesy of Trish LeeHong, Photographer : Cindy Laine
Wildlife Carers Darling Downs Inc. Rescue Hotline: 1300 555 555 with pager number 85151 or phone: 0448 062 857 www.wildlifecarersdarlingdowns.org.au
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