Advice on what to do if you find an oiled bird

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:41, 23rd Apr, 2013 | 0

With the recent oiled bird found dead in Alderney due to PIB here is some simple advice on what to do if you find sealife affected by this or any oiled substance

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Adele the Grebe from Torrey Canyon released back to the wild

Submitted by GSPCA on 13:43, 29th Mar, 2012 | 1

Adele the Grebe from Torrey Canyon released back to the wild GuernseyOn The 21st February a Great Crested Grebe was rescued from the Torrey Canyon after being found covered in oil.

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First Ducklings Born Today at the GSPCA in 2012

Submitted by GSPCA on 17:03, 27th Mar, 2012 | 0

Today when one of our Senior Care Assistants went to feed some of the wildlife when she discovered a lovely treat.

One of our female ducks hatched 14 little ducklings and proceeded to take them down onto the pond to see Gert and her friends.

To find out more on our Easter Fayre & Cupcake Competition Saturday 31st March

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Please help our animals in this cold weather

Submitted by GSPCA on 16:23, 8th Feb, 2012 | 0

With the cold weather the GSPCA are appealing for help towards electric heat pads for the animals in our care.

 

We have a variety of species from cats to hedgehogs all in need of items to keep them warm in this cold snap.  Although we have enough to manage at present we are appealing for donations so that we can purchase additional heaters in case we have more sick, injured or abandoned animals brought in this winter and what will no doubt be a busy time when the fledgling season starts.

 

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Did you miss the GSPCA on Countryfile last week? Watch us again on iplayer.

Submitted by GSPCA on 13:04, 8th Feb, 2012 | 0

Last weekend the GSPCA and Guernsey were featured on BBC Countryfile.

If you missed the show you still have 5 weeks left to watch the programme on BBC Iplayer.  To watch it go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01bpqs4

The Shelter staff enjoyed working with the film crew and production team.  The GSPCA were very proud showing them the work we do for Guernsey’s wildlife and facilities we have.

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Update on Razy the razorbill

Submitted by GSPCA on 20:27, 7th Feb, 2012 | 0

Razy the razorbill after nearly 2 weeks of rehab is doing really well.  Now up on his feet, his wing on the mend and his waterproof oils coming back we are hoping it won’t be long until he will be able to be sent back into the wild.

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GSPCA Supports The Bird Garden Bird Watch

Submitted by GSPCA on 12:31, 26th Jan, 2012 | 0

This weekend the GSPCA is supporting the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch.

We too would like to encourage people to go out and see what birds are in the gardens of Guernsey.  For more details go to the RSPB website –

http://www.rspb.org.uk/community/wildlife/b/notesonnature/archive/2012/01/06/this-weekend-prepare-for-your-birdwatch.aspx

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Razy the Razorbill

Submitted by GSPCA on 19:24, 20th Jan, 2012 | 0

We get all sorts of wildlife in and today we had an injured razorbill.  With the windy, wet and cold weather wild animals and birds often find it difficult to feed and Razy our razorbill is just one of those cases.

 

On a diet of fish being kept in a thermostatically controlled hospital cage Razy is doing well and we are hopeful will make a full recovery and be able to be released back to the wild very soon.

 

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BBC Countryfile film with the GSPCA

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:30, 13th Jan, 2012 | 1

Yesterday the GSPCA welcomed the BBC Countryfile team.

We can’t say much as we want to keep what happens as a surprise for the programme.  What you will see is Ellie Harrison the BBC presenter following our Animal Collection Officer Geoff George as well as scenes at the Animal Shelter Wildlife Unit with our new Animal Care Assistants Eddie Higgins and Annie Janes.

The Shelter staff enjoyed working with the film crew and production team.  The GSPCA were very proud showing them the work we do for Guernsey’s wildlife and facilities we have.

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Wildlife Advice With The Windy Start To 2012

Submitted by GSPCA on 20:19, 4th Jan, 2012 | 1

The start of 2012 has already brought the Animal Shelter a number of sick and injured animals & birds from around the island but with the continuation of the windy weather we are asking everyone to keep a good look out.

The bad weather means it is difficult for hedgehogs and birds to feed normally and the young seal pups can easily be separated from their mothers.

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