First Oiled Bird Following Storm Austen Admitted to the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:23, 28th Oct, 2026 | 0

First Oiled Bird Following Storm Austen Admitted to the GSPCA

The GSPCA has admitted its first oiled seabird following the recent severe weather brought by Storm Austen, with concerns that more casualties could be found around the island in the coming days.

The guillemot was rescued near the Cup and Saucer yesterday morning by GSPCA GSPCA Maintenance Manager and Animal Collection Officer Kevin Beausire and is currently receiving specialist care at the GSPCA.

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Percival the Puffin Nearly Ready for Release Following Weeks of Specialist Care at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:18, 10th Jul, 2026 | 0

Percival the Puffin Nearly Ready for Release Following Weeks of Specialist Care at the GSPCA

A puffin found covered in oil on Guernsey's coastline is finally nearing release after weeks of dedicated care and rehabilitation at the GSPCA.

Named Percival, the seabird was discovered exhausted and contaminated in waste oil, a situation that can be life-threatening for any seabird but especially for a species as delicate as the Atlantic Puffin.

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