Australasian Gannet grounded in Wellington
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Australasian Gannet grounded in Wellington
I found this injured Takapu Australasian Gannet grounded on the beach in Island Bay on Wednesday. It was obviously not well and it turned out that it had a fishing lure with hooks stuck in its leg. With the help of a friend we caught the bird in a towel and placed it in a large box and took it to the bird rehab vets at Wellington Zoo where it is now being cared for. I heard yesterday via my friend that it is alive and recovering in care at the zoo.
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Re: Australasian Gannet grounded in Wellington
Well done, Michael. It is a treacherous life for birds these days, with plastics, fishing nets and many more man made hazards.
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Re: Australasian Gannet grounded in Wellington
Thanks Bernd - yes, they need all the help they can get.
Cheers,
Michael
Cheers,
Michael
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