Tor the Buzzard Takes the Next Step Towards Freedom

Submitted by Steve on 16:24, 16th Jul, 2026 | 0

Tor the Buzzard Takes the Next Step Towards Freedom

The GSPCA is delighted to share the progress of Tor the buzzard, who was rescued as a vulnerable chick after being found under attack from crows earlier this year.

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Elvis the Squirrel Spotted Again and Thriving in St Sampson

Submitted by Steve on 14:46, 16th Jul, 2026 | 0

Elvis the Squirrel Spotted Again and Thriving in St Sampson

The GSPCA has received multiple reports over the last week of "Elvis" the grey squirrel, the island's most famous wildlife stowaway, being seen around the St Sampson area.

The sightings suggest Elvis is looking healthy, active and, according to those who have spotted him, extremely fast, making him difficult to photograph and even harder to track.

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Please vote for the GSPCA in the Conservation Awards 2026 People’s Choice Award – Voting Now LIVE

Submitted by Steve on 12:11, 18th May, 2026 | 0

Please vote for the GSPCA in the Conservation Awards 2026 People’s Choice Award – Voting Now LIVE

As out Wildlife Hospital build continues we continue to appeal for funds and support for this and all of the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal .

As part of this we have been applying for grants and funding to help support the biggest build in our 153 year history.

We have had the wonderful news that our entry into the Conservation Awards 2026 for funding and support for native planting around the new Wildlife Hospital has been shortlisted.

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Sixth Grey Seal Pup “Iceberg Lettuce” Returns to the Wild

Submitted by Steve on 12:43, 15th May, 2026 | 0

Sixth Grey Seal Pup “Iceberg Lettuce” Returns to the Wild

The GSPCA is delighted to announce the successful release of Iceberg Lettuce, the sixth grey seal pup to be returned to the wild this year, marking the charity’s 51st seal release over the past 15 years.

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Three Seal Pups Returned to the Wild at Portelet This Morning

Submitted by Steve on 13:04, 14th Mar, 2026 | 0

Three Seal Pups Returned to the Wild at Portelet This Morning

The GSPCA is delighted to announce the successful release of three grey seal pups—Avalanche, Glacier and Frosty—back into the wild this morning at Portelet. After months of intensive care, rehabilitation and dedicated monitoring, the trio made their way into the sea just after 10.30am on what was a beautifully sunny spring morning.

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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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