wild bird rehabilitation and rescue

Rescue & Rehailitation

All donations are used to fund the rescue and rehabilitation services carried out by the WA Birds of Prey Centre.

rESCUE & rEHABILITATION

What We Do

The aim for the Western Australian birds of Prey Centre (WABOPC) is to return the birds back into the wild as soon as possible.

Each bird that comes into care is assessed, treated and then placed in a tailored made program. The length of the program is dictated by the age, species and severity of the injury. Programmes can vary short term 2-3 weeks resulting from loss of habitat, dehydration or long term 6 – 12 months resulting from broken wings or legs. In some cases the bird of prey coming into captivity may need fitness work or hunting experience. These birds are placed on a long term rehabilitation program.

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 and Brian at EarthWings. Phone 08 9756 0669

• Geraldton: Janelle at Just Raptors. Phone 08 9938 1447 or 041 992 8132

• 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

Falconry

Falconry, the use of a bird of prey to actively hunt live animals is illegal in Western Australia. This sport was banded back in the 60’s. However some of the techniques that rehabilitators use are suitable for rehabilitation in Western Australia.

The use of carcases to simulate hunting, by dragging across the ground or swinging through the air help the birds of prey to refine their hunting skills before been released back into the wild.