Wild Birds

Two Collared Doves

ByJon July 11, 2008

These two doves were released together in early July. One came to us as a chick which was hand reared, the other had a broken leg, which was repaired prior to release.

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Mallard and her Ducklings saved from a Sticky End
ByJon July 29, 2012

This mother Mallard nests on the roof of the QMC Hospital every year to rear her young, the maintenance staff there take care of her and transport her young to water when ready. Unfortunately last week, roof repairs were carried out and mum and ducklings walked through wet sealant covering themselves in a sticky mess. Three of her chicks didn’t make it to us,…

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Swan Rescue
ByJon July 27, 2019

This unfortunate swan managed to get a large fishing hook caught in his foot. This has now been removed by a vet and he’s with us whilst resting and completes a course of antibiotics. All looks positive for a release back with his partner in a few days time.

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Baby Collared Dove
ByJon August 23, 2009

This little chap was brought in by a cat. We are hand rearing him now until he can fend for himself, he will then be released.

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Barn Owl
ByJon April 5, 2024April 8, 2024

This barn owl was admitted this week after being found lifeless, he was otherwise in good condition. After a couple of days of fluid therapy, the change was quite dramatic, soon he was standing, then attacking us now he’s eating. After another few days of observation, he’ll be moved from our hospital to a large…

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4 Birds Released- 20 September
ByJon September 20, 2009

Tonight we released four birds back into the wild. First we released a wood pigeon that we reared from a baby chick, then we released two young collared doves and a feral pigeon. One dove was also hand reared by us, the other came to us with an infected eye.

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Barn Owl
ByJon June 24, 2019

This young Barn Owl came in a few weeks ago as a chick, he had come out of the nest. This can occur by accident, it can be on purpose by the mother. This all sounds awful, but sometimes nature is cruel to be clever, the mother can throw a weak chick out of the…

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