Everyone in Australia (or even the World, thanks to the Movietone Newsreels in the 50's and 60's) know and love Australia's Laughing Kookaburra.
As with many bird species, they have there own special way of doing things which is quite unlike many other birds. And this "way that they do things" leads to many "mis-apprehensions" during breeding season (Sep thru Jan).
Early in December a family in Chapel Hill, let's call them "the Smiths" (not their real name) discovered three young Kookaburras. The Smiths had found them on the ground in a park near their home, unable to fly.
Concerned, they brought the three to me, and I was happy to find that they were all perfectly healthy. Question is, what happens now?
Quite often when we are out and about we come across a bird which is injured, sick or been blown from its nest during a storm. Should you encounter this situation, it is very important that the correct procedures are taken initially.
Birds are fascinating and mysterious and can go through amazing and dramatic changes from hatchlings right through to adulthood.
Knowledge is Power - so, read around on here to KNOW more about our feathered friends. We'd love for you to know more about WHAT TO DO if you find an injured or orphaned bird.
BIRO is a volunteer, non-profit organisation whose primary concern is the care, rehabilitation, and release of injured and orphaned native birds. Along with that, we are also a Support group for the carers who align themselves with us.
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