Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc

02/09/2026

Day one of Spring.
A few photos from a busy start.
A young brushtail found alone in Glen Osmond. A baby brushtail from Parafield Gardens. Another youngster from Elizabeth East.
A kangaroo joey whose Mum had been hit by a car. A white ibis. A lorikeet needing help and picked up by the ambulance.
Even assistance with a fox. Although a fox is not native wildlife, one of our rescuers was able to assist.
There’s more..... lots of baby ringtails and baby birds. And this is just the start of Spring.
Behind every one of these rescues are people answering calls, giving advice, rescuing and caring for wildlife.
Wildlife rescue is rewarding. Every call answered, every piece of advice given, every piece of knowledge shared helps make a difference to wildlife and the people who call them in.
Well done to the team of phone operators, rescuers and carers, with help, of course, from vets and sister organisations.
If you’re inspired to volunteer, have a look at our webpage for positions vacant.
If you can donate, please do so. It really helps volunteer rescue.

📞7120 6610
www.save-our-wildlife.org.au/donate

31/08/2026

If you are concerned about the loss of our city parklands and the impact on people and wildlife, now is the chance to have your say.
But be quick. Consultation has just opened on the track layout, and you have until 11.59pm on Sunday 20 September 2026 to give your feedback.
For our city, our environment, and all its inhabitants, let your voice be heard.
Have your say:
https://dit.sa.gov.au/infrastructure/projects/circuit-redevelopment/design/share-feedback

And you can also:
• Follow and support Adelaide Park Lands Association
• Email your local MP
• Email the Environment Minister
• Email the Premier

Don’t put it off. Do it today, or set a reminder for sometime this week to share your feedback at DIT.
https://dit.sa.gov.au/infrastructure/projects/circuit-redevelopment/design/share-feedback

31/08/2026

Nestling, Branchling, or Fledgling?
Can you tell the difference?
Where should they be?
And what should you do if you find one?

🪺Nestlings are almost bald, with just a little down.
These are the ones that need to be in the nest.
They’re fed by the parents very often (every 20 minutes for swallows).
Place them back in the nest. If that isn't possible - provide warmth and call a rescue.

🪾Branchlings are fluffy with some feathers.
Flying is a little further away, but until then they’ll be cared for by their parents.
You can give them a hand by gently popping them back up on a branch.

🪶Fledglings are almost there...
They’ve got all their feathers, and they’re just about ready to fly.
Takeoff is about a week away.
Until then, they’ll run around on the ground - healthy, happy, and still being looked after by Mum and Dad.

⭐️The best place for them all is with their parents.

www.saveourwildlife.org.au

27/08/2026

26/08/2026

They squirm so much, it’s hard to get a photo of these three.
That’s roughly 300g of brushtails squirming as they wait for their carer to prepare their feed and weigh them individually, so she knows exactly how they’re developing.
📷 Carer Di
If you are able, help support our operations, our carers, and the wildlife who need a helping hand.

https://www.save-our-wildlife.org.au/donate

25/08/2026

Feeling powerless as the number of bird flu cases rises?
There are always ways to help wildlife.
Improve their habitat by planting native shrubs of different sizes. For protection. For food. As a safe nesting site.
Keep pets away from wildlife.
Dogs on leads in spaces where birds are present.
Cats indoors.
Reduce the access of birds to rubbish.
Don't feed wild birds so they don't congregate in large numbers.
Know the signs of bird flu in birds to help stop the spread of the disease. Avoid. Record. Report. Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Share our posts for practical ways to help.
And support the volunteers on the frontline at wildlife rescue. The people who answer your calls, rescue those that need rescuing, and care for the injured and orphaned.
Donate if you can. We're 100% volunteer, and devoted to helping all native species.

https://www.save-our-wildlife.org.au/donate

24/08/2026

At around one day old, and still with their egg tooth intact, it’s early days, but they’re now with a permitted bird carer, and that will give them the best chance at life.
As baby birds start appearing on the rescue line, do you know what to do if you find one?
Ring a wildlife rescue for advice.
SOWFI 7120 6610
https://www.save-our-wildlife.org.au/donate

22/08/2026

Today.

Keep up the momentum for our City, its parklands, and our wildlife. Save the date.
Sunday August 23 at Victoria Square. Stand with the community to protect our green spaces for everyone. 🌳

21/08/2026

Who do you have with you?
I've just picked up this little ringtail joey.
SOWFI, rescuing and caring for all native species.
Save and share our number 📞7120 6610
Volunteer if you can. Donate, as every $ counts towards helping wildlife in need.
📷Carer Di
https://www.save-our-wildlife.org.au/donate