Australian Marine Wildlife Research & Rescue Organisation (AMWRRO), providing a rescue and rehabilitation service for our incredibly unique Australian marine wildlife species.
Found an injured marine animal?After speaking with one of the most experienced penguin experts in Australia – Ken Simpson; regarding our feathered friend Kym – it is now confirmed that this little bird is in fact a Moseley Rockhopper Penguin – Eudyptes moseleyi.
These amazing birds are from both St. Paul and Amsterdam Islands west of Perth – approximately half way between Perth and South Africa and this little one is the only recorded “juvenile” to have hit South Australian shores since 2000.
These amazing swimmers arrive on Australian shores in late June to early July each year but rarely are they as young as this! The adults that do make it to Australia moult and once finished and water proof once again they take to the oceans and return to their home lands for breading.
Unfortunately, not one juvenile bird as young as this has ever been recorded as successfully saved and returned to the wild. Flippers crossed we can rewrite the record books once again…
Crested Penguin Arrives at AMWRRO
Meet Kym – a juvenile Crested Penguin (possibly Fiordland, Erect or Snares penguin) that was found late yesterday in the states Lower South East (Beachport). The bird was held over night and flown to Adelaide for treatment today (2nd July).This extremely young bird is very sick and underweight after the very long journey west from the New Zealand region. All of the above species are extremely rare to be found in Australia – let alone one as young as this! This bird is approximately 6+ months old and flippers crossed we can pull it through.
This bird was found in side the Lake George entrance approximately 100m in a recently dug out drain! Excavators had dug out the drain in order to increase the flow of seawater into Lake George region, luckily this little bird was found by Beachport resident Lisa and her family early on Sunday evening and who contacted AMWRRO for advice.
Flippers crossed this little bird can be saved and released sooner rather than later.
Fantastic fundraiser once again!
The AMWRRO Black and White Ball fundraiser was nothing short of amazing!
With much needed funds raised and the night filled with great entertainment, auction items, presentations, live auctions, dancing and more, the night went off with a bang!
AMWRRO Black & White Ball Guests
AMWRRO would like to thank all those who attended and to our very dedicated sponsors for their continued support! Furthermore, AMWRRO welcomed two new sponsors on board and we look forward to working with you all in the future.Special thanks and congratulations to Tiffany Cowling (AMWRRO Secretary and Events Manager) for hosting the best fundraiser in our history and for raising much needed funds in order for AMWRRO to continue the extremely important work we do every day. To all Tiffany’s helpers – Fiona, Urska and the wonder volunteers on the night – from everyone who attended – Thank you!
The target was $50,000.00 to help build the first seal hospital in Australia – well once again Tiffany managed to pull that off and the funds are still rolling in – so far the night raised $50,200.00 – a huge first step for our seal facility!
