Bailing twine is a problem in Canada particularly with Osprey. They weave it
into their nests and often leave lengths hanging down. There are quite a few
cases of them becoming entangled in their own nests.
Gary
On Sunday, April 20, 2014 3:03:08 AM, Peter Shute <> wrote:
Well done. I didn't know baling twine was that dangerous. Can anyone tell me if
this type of thing is common?
Peter Shute
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> On 20 Apr 2014, at 7:27 pm, ""
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> The Sulpur Crested Cockatoo was rescued on Thursday night, its foot was
> tangled in bailing twine and the bailing twine was tangled round the
> branch, the injuries the bird sustained was a broken toe and a
> laceration across the foot. The cockie is now in the care of The Haven,
> Wildlife Sanctuary, 14kms from Yea.
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> Many thanks to Wildlife Victoria for sending Nigel of Nigel's Animal
> Rescue Service to our aide.
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> Many thanks also to Nigel (animalrescue.com.au) who drove 2 1/2 hours
> from Melbourne on Thursday arriving round 6pm, within what seemed
> minutes he scaled the oak tree 20 meters up and managed to release the
> bird from the branch once on the ground Nigel cleared the twine from the
> birds foot.
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> Finally thanks to Andrew Vos of The Haven, Wildlife Sanctuary
> (www.wisetrust.org.au.
> Andrews support through this rescue was wonderful and it's nice to know
> the Cockie is now in his care.
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