Trevor's Week - 4 March 2009
I WOULD like to thank everyone who attended the Waterfowl Awareness Training Course at Hampden Park on Saturday night.
I hope you all found it entertaining and informative! The night was very productive and raised 173.50 for WRAS. I will be running a second Waterfowl Awareness course at Bexhill near Edgerton Park at St Andrew's Church Hall, Wickham Avenue, on March 19 from 7.30pm till 9.30pm. As mentioned last week you can book in advance by sending a cheque for 7.50 to East Sussex WRAS, PO Box 2148, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 9DE.
THIS week has been quite quiet. We have still had plenty to do though. Our March Newsletter has now been produced so if you would like a copy e-mailed or posted to you please contact me at trevor@wildlifeambulance.org and we can send you a copy.
ABIG thank you to everyone who has offered to volunteer at our new Casualty Care Centre at Whitesmith. We can still take on more so if you are interested please contact Tim direct on 07969-464052.
IT is that time of year again when toads are on the move from their woodland and grassland habitats on their spawning grounds. I drove through the Littlington to Exceat lane a few nights ago and I had to stop and move over 50 toads out of the roads. If you find yourself in the area please take care at night and drive nice and slowly. If you find a toad on the road please stop and move it to the nearest verge, but it is best to wear gloves when doing so. There are several other locations where this regularly happens including Ersham Park, Hailsham; A275 just south of Offham near Lewes; Knowle Lane, Halland; Mallard Drive, Uckfield; Underhill, Maresfield plus Cackle Street, near Maresfield. Toads also move in smaller numbers are thousands of other locations around the county but in very small numbers, this might include outside your house!
WRAS gets calls about birds and other animals trapped in buildings on a regular basis. Most people are very co-operative and kind hearted and are only too pleased for WRAS to help out. Unfortunately others are not and do not care whether the animal dies a slow death or is in pain. What most of these people do not realise is that any wildlife which becomes trapped in any way is then classed as captive and is then covered by all the laws which protect captive animals like they would for your domestic pet dog or cat. The five basic freedoms are: 1. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst - by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour. 2. Freedom from Discomfort – by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area. 3. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease – by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment. 4. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour– by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind. 5. Freedom from Fear and Distress– by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering. If these freedoms are not being met then it is possible that the RSPCA or Police could take action to rectify the situation.
East Sussex WRAS is a voluntary organisation which relies on donations. We do not receive funding from government nor the RSPCA. Anyone wishing to make a donation should contact The Treasurer at PO Box 2148, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 9DE. www.wildlifeambulance.org 24-hour rescue line: 07815 078 234.
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