auzzie’s story
2019
Auzzie flies her 150th game for the West Coast Eagles Football Club
Watch Auzzie fly, you can see the the whole replay. Visit the West Coast Eagles Website CLICK HERE
2018
AUZZIE FLIES OPTUS STADIUM
The West Coast Eagles Football Club moves to their new home ground, Optus Stadium.
Auzzie was there to help them celebrate!
2007
AUZZIE JOINS THE WEST COAST EAGLES FOOTBALL CLUB
In 2007, Auzzie joined the West Coast Eagles Football Club and became the apex ambassador for her species.
Auzzie flies at every home game for the West Coast Eagles.
Auzzie flies 15 minutes before bounce down, entertaining the fans and insiring the players.
During quarter time and half time Auzzie can often be found in the VIP or corporate boxes, spreading the wild bird conservation message.
2006
AUZZIE IS BORN
Scientific Name: Aquila audax
Auzzie was born in Alice springs NT
Date of birth – October 2006
Auzzie had been illegally taken from her nest and kept as a pet. The authorities intervened and passed her onto wildlife carers whom in turn contacted Yvonne Sitko in Perth, Western Australia.
The Department of Biodiversity’s Conservation and Attractions issued a licence for Auzzie to travel to Perth and remain under the care of the Western Australian Birds of Prey Centre.
Since 2006, Auzzie has become a well known ambassador for her species. Not only providing awareness for her species but also education to the masses.
AUZZIE’S PROFILE
Origin – Alice springs NT
Date of birth – October 2006
Weight – 4kg
Height – 90cm
Wing Span – 2.1m (Height of Nic Naitanui)
Longest talon – 5cm
Club Début – 2007
Favorite Food – Crows, Magpies, Kangaroos and the odd Docker
Favourite player – Elliot Yeo
Favourite songs – West Coast Eagles theme song, Eagle rock and Delta Goodrem – Wings
Favorite dance – Birdie dance
Past time – Watching the AFL games and sharing a few rats with his friends at The WA Birds of Prey Centre
Hobby’s – Flying high and kicking the footy
Rewards – After every home game I receive a rabbit to feast on
Current Injuries – Bent tail feather
Previous Injuries – 2 broken deck feathers, damage to the cere.
Training – up to 2 hours a day 5 days a week at Optus and Domain Stadium
Diet –Rats, mice, quail, chicken, rabbit and kangaroo
Ambitions – To fly at a Grand Final. Receive the fairest and best metal. Reach 150 games.
Dine with – John Worsfold
Like to meet – David Attenborough
Who to ring if you find a sick, injured or orphaned bird of prey in Perth
Please contact:
Yvonne Sitko at Western Australian Birds of Prey Centre
on 0438 388 383
Marra Apgar at Perth Raptor Care
on 0403 164 748
Who to ring if you find a sick, injured or orphaned bird of prey outside of Perth
Please contact:
Margaret River: Phil at Eagles Heritage. Phone 08 9757 2960
Nannup/Jallbaragup: Nancy at EarthWings. Phone 08 9756 0669
Geraldton: Janelle at Just Raptors. Phone 08 9938 1447 or 0429 028 711
Kimberley Wildlife Rescue Inc. Phone 08 91691229
Pilbara Wildlife Carers Association Inc. Phone 0438 924 842
Who to ring if you find a sick, injured or orphaned wildlife that is not a bird of prey
Please contact:
WA Wildcare Helpline on 08 9474 9055
Perth Centres
Darling Range Wildlife Shelter:
9394 0885
Kanyana:
9291 3900
Native Animal Rescue (NAR):
9249 3434
Native Ark:
9417 7105
Western Australian Seabirds Rescue:
0418 952 683
Contact
Phone
0438 388 383
admin@wabirdsofprey.com
