If possible, try planting native perennials, especially those that are endemic to your area or the closest other natives you can. If you have a decent nursery nearby ask them for advice. You can also see if there is a natives gardening group in your area. You may get advice as well as plants to swap and propagate.
arbilp3
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What's wrong with voters is that many don't care and many more don't realise the implications till it's too late. Most people are self-centred and consider 'the environment' as non essential or even some kind of greeny. hipster sort of fad. Some people actually hate nature.
If you live in an area impacted by natural disaster or you drive frequently near bushland or in regional / rural areas you can be part of wildlife rescue by carrying your own rescue kit. If the diagram makes you feel a bit overwhelmed, please ask what some of the items are for. For example, the line marking paint is to mark a dead female marsupial to show that her pouch has been checked for a joey.
Very young joeys with no fur, called pinkies, attached to teats should NOT be pulled off as it can do their mouths great damage. Most everyday people don't feel confident with rescuing pinkies so it's best if you call a trained, registered wildlife carer. Sometimes that's not possible and I'm happy to provide more details if you are interested.
For older joeys and all other animals it's best to keep them warm, in a darkened container lined with towels, blankets, etc, and get them to a vet or a wildlife carer asap.
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It does mean a lot. Not only can birds enjoy the fresh water but the grass and plates (if she leaves them out) collect water that nocturnal animals can also drink. I don't know if this little video will work: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1400457728180628
On looking at it more closely it could be a montage. Perhaps if there are any more experienced photographers on here they could tell us.
As far as I know itβs real. I got it from some info material about 2-3 years ago but Iβm sorry I donβt remember where from.
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- Take domestic animals with you if you evacuate, or keep pets indoors so that wildlife can flee safely through your property.
- Leave out shallow bowls of water for animals and birds escaping fires, and add a few sticks or stones on one side to allow smaller animals to escape if they fall in.
- Keep a cardboard box, gloves, personal protective equipment and a towel in the boot of your car in case you find an injured animal that you can safely contain without putting yourself in any danger.
If you own a swimming pool and live near where fires are burning, there are some simple things you can do to assist wildlife that may be seeking water:
- Cover the pool edge to provide animals with a gripping surface.
- Use thick rope or a bodyboard anchored outside the pool for exhausted animals to rest on.
- Place bricks or large stones next to pool steps to help animals climb out easily.
- Regularly check the pool, including the skimmer box, at least twice a day.
- If you rescue an animal that has burns, do not attempt to feed it. Please wrap it loosely, ideally in 100% cotton fabric, place it in a ventilated box with a lid and keep it in a dark and quiet place whilst waiting for a rescuer or for transport to the nearest vet. Water should not be poured from a water bottle above the animal.
- Keep all wildlife away from children and pets. Handling wild animals should only occur in the course of containing the animal to reduce additional stress.
- Take injured animals to your nearest vet if you can safely, as they will require urgent vet assessment. Because fire conditions can change rapidly, please make sure you are informed about what is happening in your area before transporting an animal to care.
- Do not approach injured snakes, flying-foxes & bats, large kangaroos, raptors or monitors, as these must be rescued by trained specialists.
- No one should enter active or seemingly dormant fire grounds to rescue wildlife: leave this to trained, licensed wildlife carers who are authorised to work with first responder agencies. Do not hinder firefighters or emergency services during this time.
This is from a post from Minton Farm Animal Rescue Centre found on another platform. Please keep a look out.
"Another fledgling sulphur crest has arrived today with spinal injuries. We are currently being inundated with heat stressed wildlife. Birds and marsupials will throw out their babies when stressed so we are seeing juveniles thrown from nests and they sustain spinal injuries causing their legs to be paralyzed. Large parrot species, rosellas, magpies and lorikeets are suffering badly. Possums are going to ground under verandas in shopping centres trying to escape the heat. We are advising people to have sprinklers on under trees to cool koalas, possums and birds and putting out trays of water for them to drink and stand in. Thankyou. Bev Langley."
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Do your best. Don't let guilt get you down. Plant natives on your rooftop and around your building. If you have the time see what native pollinators (if any) visit your rooftop and drop a little info sheet perhaps in your neighbours mail boxes to educate them a little about the plight of our local pollinators, to whom we owe our first attention. Most people want to do what's right but may not have the knowledge. Having honeybees on rooftops is a copy of what is done in the Northern Hemisphere but is not necessarily suitable or helpful here. If it is appropriate, you may be able to set up some native pollinator spaces and structures (which could be fun if you do it with others). There's plenty of info about if you're interested. Who knows, you could even attract the folks from Gardening Australia to help out and do a segment for their show. I am sure your situation is multiplied throughout our cities so it could be a win for many people and the little bugs.