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Shearwater Season, Coffs Harbour

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25.01.2022 So despite COVID-19 we still need to get out to the island and check on the birds... Social distancing is practiced by the birds too as they have just one per burrow, which helps us practice our Social distancing. The next post will show a video from the special camera we are using that allows us to see up to 400mm down the burrow. Jenny Eather Nig Garvey

25.01.2022 Our drop off station boxes keep getting stolen! Pack and send kindly donated boxes so maybe people think they are packages or are using them for moving boxes? Please keep an eye out for us if you see people selling or using larger Pack and Send boxes :( They have a big sticker on the side to show they are for NPWS activity. This is extremely disappointing.

23.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE Hi everybody. So due to the Corona Virus outbreak we are having to review how we go about helping our fledglings this year. Whist the birds cannot get COVID-19, nor can we get it from them, sadly we can get it from anyone who maybe infected and we all need to protect each other in this time of trouble. So first point to note is: we are still hoping to get volunteers to help us in various roles. However, the orientations nights at the NPWS on the 24th and 25th ...are sadly canceled this year. However we are currently setting up an online version that people will be able to attend. If you have emailed [email protected] expressing interest you will be receiving more information on this when we are ready to go. If you still want to volunteer but haven't yet emailed [email protected] then please do so so that we can add you to the information email list. We don't yet know exactly how this season will play out but we are determined to make sure it is a safe one for everyone involved and we will all need to adhere strictly to the social distancing and hygiene guidelines that are being set up for everyones safety. Thank you again to everyone for your help and support in this endeavour. Stay safe, stay well and keep washing those hands people. Cheers. See more

23.01.2022 A big THANK YOU goes out to all the lovely volunteers who came out today to prepare the Shearwater Processing Centre for the upcoming season!!! The rescue boxes are all put together and at the regular drop off points: Red-C (previously deep sea fishing club), NPWS office, Galley Cafe, behind Fisherman Co-Op and under stairs at the Yacht Club

17.01.2022 So here is an example of our camera survey. This fiesty little fledgling is well on track to be ready to fly this season. Jenny Eather Nig Garvey

17.01.2022 Just one of the many reasons we need to keep working to ensure our "Muttonbirds" on the Island can keep breeding safely. Looking forward to seeing the new fledglings this year.

16.01.2022 Fledgling Shearwaters are on the move. we are averaging 6 rescue and releases a day now. Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers and to you the public for helping us and bring birds to our drop of points.

15.01.2022 Volunteer and help us help our Shearwater Fledglings this year. Shearwater Fledging Season Muster 2020 Around April to May our local Shearwater or Muttonbird fledglings, begin their journey north. Some of the birds are not successful at their first attempt to leave the island and end up stranded in our community, usually around the Jetty precinct of Coffs Harbour. We need your help in rescuing these stranded birds along our beaches and roads. This is a jointly run WIRES and ...National Parks project. Before you can participate all volunteers must attend one ORIENTATION evening on either: 24 March 2020 at 6:30 PM or 25 March 2020 at 6:30 PM National Parks Office 32 Marina Drive, Coffs Harbour. RSVP Essential to [email protected] Roles and Responsibilities Volunteers are needed to search for stranded shear waters and assist in the processing center. These roles may include: Morning animal collection Afternoon weighing of animals and data collection Evening bird release assistance Evening bird rescues Qualifications and Education Requirements No previous experience is necessary. You will learn all necessary instructions at the volunteer orientation and on the job. There will be some shifts that require the person to be WIRES trained. Preferred Skills Comfortable handling birds Some shifts require driving and night work See more

13.01.2022 What a great community effort! Have a read about all the amazing work that is underway RIGHT NOW: https://www.abc.net.au//community-rallies-to-sav/11055928

12.01.2022 Our volunteers rock! Here is just a handful of the huge group that is working day and night to ensure the safety of the fledglings.

07.01.2022 Todays Advocate

07.01.2022 Hello everybody and yes we are coming up to the time of the year where it is all hands on deck. So watch this space for the call to action, we need volunteers and we will be holding orientation evenings for new volunteers to sigh up. Details to follow very soon. Cheers all

04.01.2022 Of course we can't let a new girl go into the world without a her nail varnish! Yes it's that time of the year again! Meet Molly the Muttonbird... First rescue and release of the 2019 fledging season. Of course we put the varnish on their nails really to let us know if she returns straight away!

03.01.2022 A big thank you to Prime 7 for helping us spread the word about the Muttonbird season! Over 40 birds rescued yesterday so migration is in full swing! https://www.prime7.com.au/news/8019-muttonbirds

02.01.2022 Watch this space for updates! Planning for the upcoming Shearwater Season has begun!!!!Watch this space for updates! Planning for the upcoming Shearwater Season has begun!!!!

02.01.2022 Over the last 50 years, the flesh-footed shearwater population has dropped by 30%. Plastic is a major cause of their decline.