Its breeding season for a lot of our local fauna and that means a lot of movement. Looking for a mate and nest building forces fauna to cover areas they don’t normally do at other times of the year. My property has male echidnas out most nights making a ruckus as they move through the leaf litter.
Birds are out collecting material for nests. A simple way we can help them and encourage them to visit our garden is to leave building material out. Try having some coconut husks out of the weather in a spot that can be observed from a window. Once they know it’s there, they will visit regularly and fly away with a beak full. Hair pegged to a line also provides nesting material.
Unfortunately, with animals moving about, it puts them in harms way. If you see injured wildlife the contacts below can help.
Vet surgeries. Most vets will take in injured wildlife. Its best to call ahead so they can prepare.
- Eumundi Rehabilitation Centre 1411 Eumundi Noosa rd. ph 07 54428057 * closes at 5pm.
- Wildcare www.wildcare.org.au ph 0419 519 986 These guys do Koala and Kangaroo rescue in the Hinterland. They also work closely with other groups so can be contacted about all species. Find them on Facebook as – Noosa & Sunshine Coast Region Koala Rescue Team – Wildcare Australia
- Wildlife Noosa www.wildlifenoosa.com.au ph. 0419 046 999
We would love to see photos of all sorts of wildlife visiting your gardens. Please send pics to uwg@noosariver.com.au
Michelle Newall
