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    Front-line emergency training - one-day course for responding to wildlife emergencies (Options of 9th Nov in-person or 16th Nov online)

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    74 Avonleigh Road
    auckland, new zealand
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    BirdCare Aotearoa
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    Dr Lynn Miller, Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator from BirdCare Aotearoa will teach you how to respond safely and humanely to wild bird emergencies, and key skills/techniques necessary to rescue wild birds in the field.

    9th November 2024: 9.30am - 4.30pm In-person version - at BirdCare Aotearoa wild bird hospital. Green Bay, Auckland (includes site tour).

    16th November 2024: 9.30am - 2.30pm Online live version - with meeting link to be confirmed for registrants.

    YOU WILL LEARN...
    Step-by-step processes for evaluating the situation, capture, handling, transport and first aid for sick, injured or abandoned/orphaned wild birds, including:
    · how to cope with orphaned, injured, poisoned, or sick birds you encounter
    · how to decide when to rescue a bird
    · skills and tips for rapid evaluation of situations in the field
    · the humane approach to capture, housing and transport
    · skills and tips for the safe handling of any bird species
    · essential first aid instructions to save the life of a bird
    · what are survivable injuries, and when is euthanasia the best treatment
    · a review of the ‘chain of evidence’ requirements in a suspected malicious incident
    · how to ensure your and others’ safety, and recognise the stressors that impact front-line responders

    For queries, please contact admin@birdcareaotearoa.org.nz

    [Banner image, Compassionate care of a rescued tauhou silver eye. Copyright Eva Cadario]

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