Jolene the Barn Owl—First Resident in our Brand New Aviaries!

Submitted by Steve on 13:33, 12th Nov, 2025 | 0

Jolene the Barn Owl—First Resident in our Brand New Aviaries!

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Petal the buzzard only needed an overnight stay before her release

Submitted by Steve on 14:36, 7th Nov, 2025 | 0

Last month what was a poorly buzzard was rescued in Pont Valliant and brought to the GSPCA.

Yvonne Chauvel Animal Care Supervisor said “Last month we had a buzzard rescued which we called Petal.”

“The finders thought she might have had an injured leg but thankfully after a nights observation and care we were confident she was fit and healthy and got her back to the wild.”

“It’s not often just one nights stay is needed but with Petal that is all she needed and is now back in the wild.”

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GSPCA concerned for the welfare of wildlife in the hot weather so please put out water and pond advice

Submitted by Steve on 13:59, 10th Jul, 2025 | 0

With the current hot weather our wildlife see many challenges and every day at the GSPCA we are rescuing animals suffering from the lack of food and water, as well as those sick and injured.

It makes such a difference to put out a bowl of water for our birds, hedgehogs and other wild animals that visit your garden.

The GSPCA is also aware that many of our ponds around the island which are homes to an array of wildlife will suffer due to the warm weather and lack of rain.

For those with ponds here are some helpful tips to protect it:

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Minnie the buzzard flying release thanks to the GSPCA - please support our Big Build Appeal

Submitted by Steve on 17:10, 29th Aug, 2024 | 0

On the 12th August the GSPCA Ambulance Warden was called who a poorly buzzard found in a field.

Sarah Langlois went to collect and rescued the bird who had a dropped wing and looking stunned.

Minnie as the bird was named was transported to the GSPCA where she has been cared for.

Yvonne Chauvel GSPCA Animal Care Supervisor said “On the evening of the 12th August GSPCA Ambulance Warden Sarah Langlois rescued and brought in a buzzard found in a field around 9pm.”

“We called her Minnie and she was very stunned with a dropped wing.”

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Doyle, Dolye and Valentine soon to be back in the wild

Submitted by Steve on 12:57, 18th Jul, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA are delighted to announce that soon the last 3 seal pups in our care will be back in the wild.

To see a VT of the seals please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

Geoff George Head of Marinee Mammals said “The last 3 seal pups all rescued in Guernsey Doyle, Dolly and Valentine are doing really well and soon ready for release.”

“They’ve more than double and tripled their weight and we just making a plan to release them in the next few weeks.”

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Woodrow the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker from so poorly to back in the wild

Submitted by Steve on 19:51, 11th Jul, 2024 | 0

At the GSPCA we never know what will arrive through the doors.

One recent arrival was Woodrow a woodpecker found very poorly below a window in St Peter Port

Jack Le Moigne GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said “On the 27th June we had a more unusual arrival at the GSPCA.”

“A member of public found a woodpecker in a gutter.”

“Apparently it flew into finder's window.”

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Riley one very lucky hedgehog after being caught in a cable tie – GSPCA urge everyone to help hedgehogs in Guernsey this Summer

Submitted by Steve on 11:35, 27th Jun, 2024 | 0

In the late hours of Sunday 2 hedgehogs arrived at the GSPCA.

One a juvenile who was healthy was found next to another unable to move due to a cable tie trapping the poorly hedgehog.

Both were found next to one another and were kindly brought into the GSPCA by some caring members of public where Manager Steve Byrne was on duty.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Late on Sunday I had a call out as two hedgehogs arrived at the GSPCA.”

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First Alpine Swift at the GSPCA & 10th recorded in Guernsey – GSPCA Celebrating 150 years

Submitted by Steve on 15:41, 28th Mar, 2023 | 0

On Friday for the first time the GSPCA were called out to what was either an injured pigeon or bird of prey at Admiral Park.

GSPCA Ambulance Driver Neil Hughes was quickly dispatched to find neither but instead a bird that we have never rescued before at the GSPCA.

Neil kindly rescued and returned the stunned bird to the GSPCA where is was neither identified as a bird of prey or pigeon but a species which migrates 1000’s of miles and is rarely seen in Guernsey.

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Dave the oiled Razorbill and Galadriel the oiled Guillemot recovering well

Submitted by Steve on 16:48, 23rd Dec, 2021 | 0

After the recent storms the GSPCA were called to help a small number of oiled birds.

Sadly Oscar Puff the Puffin didn’t survive but we are pleased to say that Dave the Razorbill and Galadriel the Guillemot are well on the road to recovery.

Dave was rescued on the 8th December on the Shingle Bank at L’Eree covered in oil and Galadriel was rescued at Grandes Rocques on the 10th December also covered in black oil.

After treatments and bathes by the GSPCA team both birds are looking great.

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WEATHER WARNING - With extreme weather please help care for animals of Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 12:07, 7th Dec, 2021 | 0

Once again the Bailiwick has high winds and weather that puts our animals and wildlife at risk.

Often during the winter months with the high winds and stormy weather makes it difficult for wild animals and birds to feed and rest.

With the high winds we have to ensure our pets and animals kept outside are safe and secure.

Once again GSPCA are asking those that live around and visit our coast to please watch out for injured animals in need as well as seal pups which can get separated from their mothers at this time of year especially when we see bad weather.

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