Our wildlife continually struggles for survival in a world where even the human race is presently finding it difficult to meet the daily challenges. We are half way through one very memorable year!
WILVOS volunteers have done an incredible job rescuing and caring for wildlife during Covid-19. We were able to continue on as usual, but with social distancing and hygiene protocols always adhered to, in our work to help our injured and orphaned wildlife. Our WILVOS 5441 6200 Hotline has been busy all year.
There is so much that can be done to help our native animals. Unfortunately, financial constraints prevent the introduction of many of the progressive infrastructure ideas that could be implemented to help our wildlife. Nevertheless, the Sunshine Coast Council has introduced a number of initiatives that are improving the plight of our native species.
As individuals there are so many things we can do just in our own back yard. Control of our pets is of major importance. A concerned resident contacted WILVOS recently because of the dog problem in the nature reserve bordering their house. This reserve is home to so many birds, possums and reptiles. Residents were so happy to see a kangaroo there also. It was very distressing to then see this same kangaroo tracked by a dog as it moved on.
Growing flowering, fruiting and seeding native plants in our back yard soon brings some beautiful creatures to our area. Before long, birds will be nesting, and provide you with a natural insect control method. Nesting boxes will be used by birds, possums or gliders. With the destruction of old established trees, hollows are in short supply as nesting sites.
Put WILVOS Hotline phone number in your mobile phone and help is at hand 24 hours a day.
Donna Brennan Wildlife Volunteers Assoc Inc (WILVOS) PO Box 4805 Sunshine Coast Mail Centre Q 4560 PH 5441 6200 www.wilvos.org.au