Please Do Not Hold Onto Injured/Baby Wildlife
We understand the instinct to help. Most people mean well. But keeping injured wildlife at home because you think you can heal it yourself, because you fear a vet will put it down, or... Continue Reading
Leave Fledglings Alone
Let Wild Families Stay Wild – Why ‘Rescuing’ Baby Birds Often Does More Harm Than Good! You care about wildlife, right? You want to help when you see a small, defenceless fledgling on the... Continue Reading
Catted Birds
Why Every Cat Caught Bird Needs Urgent Help 🐦🐾 It is something that happens quietly, often in gardens and homes across the country every single day. A cat appears at the back door, proud... Continue Reading
In House Helpers
Why we currently cannot have in house volunteers, work experience students, or visitors 🏡🐦 We are often asked if people can volunteer inside the rescue, come for work experience, or visit to see the... Continue Reading
Bird Fallen Down a Chimney?
Birds Falling Down ChimneysA Hidden Emergency In Our Homes It usually starts with a noise. Scratching. Fluttering. The soft sound of wings where wings should never be. Some people think it is leaves. Others... Continue Reading
Canker in Pigeons
Let’s Talk About Canker in Pigeons (Trichomoniasis) We’ve been seeing a lot of pigeons coming in with canker, also known as trichomoniasis. It’s a very common but very serious parasitic infection that creates yellowish... Continue Reading
Hatching Egg…
When You Find A Hatching Bird EggWhy Warmth, Not Intervention, Saves Lives 🐣 It is one of those situations that pulls at the heart immediately. A tiny crack in an egg. A faint movement.... Continue Reading
Why We Cannot Take Gulls, Swifts, Raptors etc
This is one of the hardest things we have to explain. We care deeply about every wild bird. Saying no never feels good. But the reality is we are a small rescue, run from... Continue Reading
Collapsed Garden Bird
Finding a collapsed bird in your garden can be worrying. Birds collapse for many reasons including dehydration, illness, infection, parasites, or injury. Often these birds are extremely vulnerable and need help quickly. What to... Continue Reading
Baby Pigeons
Baby pigeons are one of the most commonly misunderstood birds. Many people assume they have been abandoned, but this is rarely the case. Pigeon parents are usually excellent caregivers. Once babies reach a certain... Continue Reading
Bird Caught in Netting
Netting is one of the most dangerous hazards for wild birds. It is commonly used to protect fruit, vegetables, or ponds, but unfortunately birds can become tangled very easily. Once trapped, birds panic and... Continue Reading
Bird Hit Window
What do I do? It happens in seconds. One moment a bird is flying confidently through your garden, the next it has collided with a window and is lying stunned on the ground. This... Continue Reading