W.R.E.S. News
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Issue 7 Victorian Bushfire Edition
T he disastrous effects of Black Saturday will be evident for a long time to come, not only for Victorians, but also the landscape, ecology, and our wildlife. Since the bushfires, WRES volunteers havereached, and passed, the point of exhaustion. But, with a long road still ahead that leads to the recovery, care and rehabilitation of affectedwildlife, no one is giving up.Download PDF
Issue 1 Spring 2006
Saving wildlife is the prime focus of WRES, and, that means the wildlife comes first. As a result of severe time constraints for a limited few, during the birthing time of WRES, members have had to depend mostly on word of mouth for news and progress reports. As of now, things have changed. In this inaugural issue of The Freedom Flyer we hope to give you a taste of things to come. Download PDF
Issue 2 Autumn 2007
Despite being attended by a bevy of young handmaidens, Russell Crow looked none too happy. A punch-up with a gang of magpies had ruffled his feathers and left him with a head wound. He’d shown little interest in food or water, though I hoped that would change once he was removed from his adoring public and placed somewhere warm, dark and quiet. Download PDF
Issue 3 Spring 2007
During the past two months, four wedge‐tailed eagles came into care at the WRES wildlife rehab centre. How fortunate for the four wedgies and for WRES that the aviaries at the Centre made it possible to take in these majestic guests. Injuries ranged from soft‐tissue bruising and slight wounding to severe wing feather damage, which impedes flight and therefore survival. Download PDF
Issue 4 Summer 2007 - 2008
The final weeks of 2007 saw the successful rehousing of our two regal guests, Cassie and Tasia, into five‐star accommodation. Due to a timely donation of funds allocated for this purpose, plans became action. A mammoth effort by CB&M and WRES volunteers saw alterations to the flight aviary at the WRES Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre completed. Download PDF