15 March 2021

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After a storm last Wednesday Heidi discovered two Noisy Miner chicks had come to the ground nest and all in Spinks Park.  The tiny birds only had pin feathers, obviously not yet able to fly. They were examined at Lismore vet clinic and found to be in good condition considering their ordeal and was promptly …

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3 March 2021

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When Alison and Mark suddenly had no hot water they went outside to check the hot water system. Much to their surprise they noticed a snake curled up inside the system that had somehow seemed to trip the heating.  The initial response was to leave the snake for a while and give it some time to …

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2 March 2021

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A little Australian Wood Duck came into WIRES care last Friday after it was found all alone in a swimming pool at Goonellabah. Having just one little duckling in care is never ideal; it would be used to having 6-7 siblings plus mum and dad around at all times. Wood Duck form monogamous breeding pairs that …

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