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Strong winds and heavy rain can put wildlife under extreme stress. read more

The rain and winds across NSW today may have caused tree damage, brought down nests and separated young and vulnerable chicks and joeys from their parents. read more

Maya was recently selected as a finalist in the Young Archie's for 2018.  Maya's 'self portrait with animals' was one of five finalists selected in her age category from more than 1400 entries! When we saw her amazing entry we knew we had to talk to this inspiring young girl to find out more. read more

“Jatz” is a juvenile Australian fishing bat, otherwise known as the vulnerable Southern Myotis.

She’s a fluffy, salt-and-pepper coloured 10 gram microbat who skims waterways, using her extra-long toes to catch small fish and insects for food.

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WIRES is proud to be partnering with NSW Return and Earn to help wildlife. read more

‘George’ was seen at a riverside holiday park struggling to climb the bank of the river, and those watching knew he was in trouble so they immediately called WIRES. 
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It is estimated that more than 160 million drink containers litter our streets, beaches, waterways and parks in NSW every year.  Help clean up the bottles, cans and cartons in your neighbourhood and raise money for wildlife. WIRES volunteers work on the front line every day rescuing wildlife who are found choking on, ingesting, or entangled in rubbish. read more

A local couple from Bawley Point on the mid south coast called WIRES to report they had two young Black swan cygnets contained in a box. read more