If left unattended, these injuries can cause infection, gangrene/loss of limbs and a slow, painful death.
If you’d like to learn how to rescue these beautiful big birds and become a member of Australian Seabird Rescue,or just learn more about pelicans and other seabirds, you are invited to attend Australian Seabird Rescue’s
PELICAN & SEABIRD RESCUE 1-day WORKSHOP
WHEN: Saturday 23rd August 2008
WHERE: Illawarra Yacht Club
1 Northcliffe Drive
Warrawong NSW
Topics covered include:
* Understanding pelicans, recognising/locating injured pelicans, handling, first-aid.
* Capture techniques for pelicans that can still fly (and any bird that can be lured).
* Seabird handling and first-aid; and rehabilitation issues for pelicans and seabirds.
Note: You will not be required to leap into the water on to a pelican!
COST: $30.00 - Includes morning/afternoon teas, lunch & comprehensive manual,

PLEASE CONTACT JULIE TO REGISTER
Phone: 0431 282 238 • Email: julieclarke.ica@bigpond.com
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