Dolphin Watch For many of us spotting a dolphin is an uncommon but welcome treat. Perth’s dolphins always draw a crowd, particularly at the bridges, as cyclists, tourists and residents stop to marvel. Recently the River Guardians team had a fantastic experience with two bottlenose dolphins in the Swan River. The dolphins played in the bow wave at the front of the boat, at one point leaping high out of the water! They stayed with us for 15 minutes and it was a truly special experience. We noticed a fishing hook and line cutting into the fin of one of the dolphins (right). Unfortunately this animal has since died and the cause of death may possibly be attributed to bacteria entering the blood stream through the entanglement wound. A vivid reminder that while we can enjoy fishing in the rivers, we need to remember to dispose of rubbish carefully as it can be a hazard for wildlife. Thank you Thank you to those who participated in our River Guardians online survey. The research showed that many members have become more river friendly since joining the program and the satisfaction rate for our program was high. Thank you to those who contributed great ideas which we hope to use in the program in the future. Congratulations to Kim Lilly who won the $250 Myer voucher for her participation. E-newsletter? Please advise us if you wish to receive the next newsletter electronically if you haven’t done so already. See you around the rivers Marnie Giroud Program Manager