wildlife
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Citizen of the Year honoured
Sue Anderson has made thousands of rescues in more than 20 years as a wildlife carer. Last week the Gisborne resident was honoured for her tireless work as Macedon Ranges’ Citizen of the Year. No two rescues are the same and being nimble is almost a prerequisite for the job when rescues can involve anything…
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Double-rail ‘disaster’
Double-rail steel safety barriers on Romsey Road have been described as a “bureaucratic mess that has made the road less safe” and a “bumper bowling lane” disaster for local wildlife. Residents say wildlife road trauma has increased on the stretch of road between Romsey and Hesket as animals find themselves trapped when attempting to cross.…
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To the rescue: Ranges Rescue in Riddells Creek helps bushfire recovery
Non-profit group Ranges Rescue aims to provide ongoing support for wildlife shelters, beyond bushfire recovery efforts, as a new charity. Since forming earlier this month, crafters have united in Riddells Creek to create more than 1200 pouches, wraps and nests for animals injured or orphaned following the recent bushfire crisis. Founders Kate Nabarro and Sally…
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Macedon Ranges wildlife rescuers head to fire grounds
Macedon Ranges wildlife rescuers are getting help to animals in fire ravaged areas across northern Victoria – an effort expected to span several months. Venturing into burnt-out bushland areas late last week, the Terra Mater Wildlife Rescue Crew has begun deploying wildlife waterers and identifying animals in need of care and supplementary feed. The crew…
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Fill birdbaths for wildlife
The recent wildfires throughout southeastern Australia have had tragic impacts on people and wildlife. While the Macedon Ranges and its environs escaped devastation during these latest fires, our region’s sensitive natural habitats are still subject to chronic rising temperatures and declining rainfall, posing threats to long-established wildlife populations. In light of the immense damage suffered…
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Licensed to kill
Hundreds of kangaroos across the region shot by incompetent hunters issued state government permits to kill, need to be euthanised by wildlife rescuers to put them out of their misery. Manfred Zabinskas, who runs a wildlife shelter in East Trentham, said rescuers were regularly finding kangaroos that hadn’t been “killed cleanly”. “They’ve been shot horribly.…
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Too hot to bear…
While we humans have felt we’re sweltering in the prolonged heatwave in central Victoria, spare a thought for northern Victoria residents where the prolonged hot spell has seen numerous days since Christmas with temperatures in the 40s and more than once peaking at 47 degrees. Heat like that takes its toll on every living thing…