Our
work is achieved
entirely through volunteers, and relies upon support
from caring members of the public and business. Caring for these poor creatures is a
time-consuming and expensive business - please consider a donation, however small, to help
us carry on |
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Each year, many young, orphaned,
injured or mistreated birds that are unable to fend for themselves arrive at the Centre.
We provide a safe haven for them to continue their development, and, with careful
attention, are eventually returned to the wild. Thankfully, the majority after a little
care and attention will eventually be returned to their rightful place in the wild.
We also have facilities
for birds with more serious injuries, that having received veterinary treatment can
recuperate in a calm and peaceful environment. These birds are our longer stay patients.
We pride ourselves on the high rate of success in returning these individuals back to
their natural habitat. Often we care for exhausted or undernourished birds that after
spending a few days' rest with us are then released.
Unfortunately there are many birds which have been so mistreated, either physically or
mentally, that they these individuals very often have to spend the rest of their lives
with us as they are so psychologically damaged. They are unable to survive in their
natural habitat. We do however gain satisfaction as soon as they begin to respond to our
care and attention, quickly settling into their new surroundings where they can be assured
of comfort and quality of life.
The Centre goes to schools, centres and organisations to talk about native birds,
to advise what to do if they are found and where to take them if injured.
Thankfully the majority do return back to the wild, but it is a sad fact that in today's
world, specialised centres have to exist to care for and rehabilitate birds of prey. |
Another Visitor arrives - just in the nick of time.
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Our care of this tiny barn owl started very early in life!
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If you've ever tried putting in eye drops, you'll realise how
tricky this can be!
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PLEASE
NOTE: The centre is not open to the public at present.
It exists purely for the welfare of the birds. We do however allow limited access to some
of our sponsors and to certain interested parties by prior arrangement.
We also appear at many shows and events. |
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