About Bush and Feather and how you can use this site

Whether you are visiting the New South Wales South Coast or you live there, you want to understand the wildlife you see around you.

Bush and Feather covers Australian wildlife on the New South Wales South Coast and explains it for visitors and residents. You can read guides that help you identify kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, koalas, and the common birds of the coastal bush. You learn what they eat, where they shelter, at what time of day you may see them, and how you can watch them without disturbing them.

What you find on the site

• South Coast Wildlife: you learn to identify the mammals and birds you meet on walks, in gardens, and near water.
• Visiting Parks and Sanctuaries: you understand how wildlife parks and sanctuaries differ from zoos and where the public can legally see native species.
• Rescue and Safety: you learn what licensed rescue and rehabilitation involves, what to do with an injured animal, and what safe distances and feeding rules you should follow.

You can use the site whether you are a visitor to the New South Wales South Coast, part of a family with children, a new resident, or a person who finds an injured animal and needs clear steps.

How the articles are written

The editorial team of Bush and Feather writes the articles based on public sources named in each article. You will find the reference list at the end of each guide so you can check the information and read further. The site describes every park, sanctuary, and rescue group in the third person. It presents what they state on their own public pages.

You should read each article with its limitations in mind. The guides give general information and cannot cover every track, beach, or suburb. They do not replace advice from a licensed rescue group or a wildlife officer when you face a specific situation. If details change, you can write to [email protected] and indicate which page needs review.