Baby magpies leave the nest before their tail feathers have grown. They live on the ground and are fed and protected (often by swooping) by the parents during the day and are hidden in undergrowth overnight.

Duckling season is usually around the September month. It's at this time of the year we often receive phone calls from concerned wildlife lovers about straying or orphaned clutches of ducklings. Here's some tips on what to do if you have rescued or are concerned about ducks and ducklings in your neighbourhood.

Sitting on a park bench by your favourite lake, river or water body and watching local wildlife busy at work and play is a relaxing pasttime for most. At the same time tossing a few slices of stale bread to seemingly hungry creatures adds a new sense of reward to your day. Whilst many people find it irresistible to feed wild fauna the damage can be irriversible for both the environment and the generations of fauna ahead. This article talks about the long term effects of feeding birds with human foods such as bread and mince.

Occasionally pet owners are faced with a situation where they may need to perform a wildlife bird rescue. Here's some handy tips in case you are ever put in this situation...

A licence must be obtained For West Australians to keep reptiles and amphibians. For more information on keeping reptiles including snakes as pets visit the Department of Environment and Conservation's Naturebase at www.naturebase.net Visit the Nature and Biodiversity page and visit the pages on "Reptiles as pets" which also includes the application forms for obtaining a licence.