An injured ibis, also renowned by locals as a ‘bin chicken’, was reportedly found lying in the Mount Pleasant carpark last week, helpless, unable to move and on the brink of death. A local soon spotted the native bird in distress and called multiple animal rescue services within the area, however, nobody was willing to assist.
Mackay Pet Rescue stepped up to the rescue once again, arriving on sight to help the injured ibis, sharing their newly rescued patient to Facebook to underline the importance of caring for all types of animals.
“We believe every life is important and no animal should suffer unnecessarily, so we immediately rendered assistance.
“The Ibis looked to be dead but once we approached, it tried to raise its head.”
The team scooped the ibis into a blanket and transported it to Northern Beaches Vet Hospital, where Dr Jackson said there was no broken bones or blood, although the bird was overwhelmingly dehydrated, underweight and extremely weak.
The ibis was given some much-needed water and even treated to some nutritious meal worms before it was taken to dedicated wildlife carer, Marie.
“At first, he just lay there but after a bit he regained some strength and was lifting his head and wanting to eat,” the rescuer added.
“We would like to thank Marie for her efforts helping both native birds and marsupials.
“Any donations of Wombaroo for marsupials, meal worms, bird seed, etc can be left in our donation bin at Petbarn in Greenfields.”
Injured Ibis on the brink of death has been given a second chance at life by compassionate locals. Photos supplied
