Swans take over lagoon
Twinnies in Yelarbon for birds’ release
THE tiny town of Yelarbon has welcomed five new feathered residents with the successful release of black swans into the local lagoon.
Yelarbon police Officer-in-Charge Senior Constable Steve Chapman and the town this week welcomed Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue celebrity identities Paula and Bridgette Powers to release several native birds into the waterway.
Snr Const Chapman the project was the result of the community wanting to boost the local fauna.
“When I came to town I noticed the Yelarbon lagoon was a very picturesque area and was lacking bird life,” he said.
“I mentioned it to residents during the Yelarbon Community Consultative Committee meeting and the residents seemed keen to have a bit of bird life in the lagoon.
“I sent a few photos to the Twinnies of the lagoon requesting two swans and after they received that, they
said they’ve bring five down and other bird life to release.”
The swans, along with two dusky more hens and four purple swamp hens were released on Thursday and, according to Snr Const
Chapman, appeared happy in the new environment.
He said the Twinnies, known for their work with native wildlife and guest appearances on national and international TV shows, also gave a talk to the local
school which was well received.
“The Twinnies are quite pleased with the surroundings and indicated they will return in the near future with other birds to release,” Snr Const
Chapman said.
The Twinnies are based on the Sunshine Coast and run a rescue and rehabilitation service for sea birds, water birds and native birds, as well as other native Australian animals.