Drifting discovery made by Tjaltjraak rangers
Being a plastic pollution expert, Dr Lavers said she suspected the object was a drift card.
Focus on bardick
According to Mr Darch, the Bardick (Echiopsis curta) is a “totally non-aggressive species with venom similar to death adders”.
Threats to ground-nesting birds: Focus on plovers
A family of birds whose nests are particularly vulnerable are the plovers and lapwings, who simply scrape a shallow depression in the sand in which to lay their eggs.
Snake catcher in training
On Monday, Mr Darch released the snake back into the wild with the help of his snake catching protégé, Rosie Leaney.
Invasive bird’s nest found in vacant house
Starlings are aggressive birds and can form very large flocks that move, feed and roost together.
Seabirds in distress
It is important for the members of the public to report any seabirds observed on land, which do not fly away immediately when approached.