The wet and wild weather over the summer is causing problems for seabirds.

WIRES volunteers, particularly on the north coast has had a busy couple of weeks, saving animals in distress.

WIRES volunteer Llyris said local carers have received a large number of calls for injured and distressed seabirds.

We have been rescuing a lot of Sooty Terns, both adults and juveniles, all along the coast but particularly on the Mid North Coast.

While they are in care, they have been requring urgent and intensive care, as they are thin and exhausted.

We have also been taking calls for a large number of other seabirds, some of which are rarely seen in care, and most of which usually only come to land to breed. 

If you find an injured seabird on the beach or elsewhere please call WIRES on 1 300 094 737