Submitted by GSPCA on 11:25, 27th Apr, 2012 |
On the 20th April the Shelter had a call to collect a Gull near the Chouet Lanfill site. ACO Geoff George attended to find the bird covered in some sort of pink building filler. The poor bird had it all over its body and feathers. She was in a field near the site with her wing stuck to her body and unable to fly. Geoff managed to catch her and she was brought to the Shelter for some immediate first aid.
Submitted by GSPCA on 10:32, 25th Apr, 2012 |
All around the Bailiwick the birds are singing and nesting with the first hatchlings already out and about.
The GSPCA would like to remind that as a general rule, it is best to leave baby birds alone.
A baby bird has a greater chance of survival in the wild than it has being hand-reared by man as they learn to fend for themselves and how to forage for food by their parents.
Around 2 weeks after hatching young birds in your Bailiwick garden usually leave the nest, just before they learn how to fly.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:33, 19th Apr, 2012 |
We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles.
With the dramatic increase in hedgehogs over the past 5 months we are appealing for those interested in helping care and clean the hedgehogs here at the Animal Shelter. In fact we currently have 64 hedgehogs in our care with another on it's way.
Submitted by GSPCA on 13:43, 29th Mar, 2012 |
On The 21st February a Great Crested Grebe was rescued from the Torrey Canyon after being found covered in oil.
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:03, 27th Mar, 2012 |
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
Submitted by GSPCA on 20:54, 19th Mar, 2012 |
An update on Adele the Grebe that came in covered in oil from Torey Canyon last month.
We are pleased to say she is doing well and the oil has now been removed. We are caring for her until her water proofing returns before we release her to the wild. Currently having physio on one of our pools she appears to be enjoying being back on the water.
To find out more details about Cupcake Week 25th - 31st March and raise money to care for birds like Adele
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:31, 16th Mar, 2012 |
This time of year we all venture out in the garden to do the gardening and cut the grass while we enjoy the spring weather.
The GSPCA is urging islanders to take care as we have already had our first hedgehog casualty.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:09, 24th Feb, 2012 |
Only a day after the warning of rubbish and we have yet another injured bird this time a fishing hook injury. The razorbill which we have named Bill survived last night after coming in and is doing well in one of our intensive care units with the hook removed we are hopeful that the wound will heal.
What you can do to help to help the animals of Guernsey
Protecting pets, farm animals and wildlife from harmful rubbish is straightforward – simply dispose of your waste responsibly.
Submitted by GSPCA on 10:52, 22nd Feb, 2012 |
Last night we had yet another casualty from the Torrey Canyon. We first received the call on Sunday but unable to get to contain the bird until last night the poor Great Crested Grebe has had to endure several nights covered in oil.
Yesterday Animal Collection Officer Geoff George managed to catch Adele as we’ve now named her and she will receive a number of bathes and hopefully some luck to survive before we can look to release her.
These birds are winter visitors to Guernsey and can be found in small numbers around our coast this time of year.
Submitted by GSPCA on 10:52, 22nd Feb, 2012 |
Every year the GSPCA rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured wildlife from discarded rubbish and litter. This morning we had an adult Gannet brought in tangled in fishing line. Found by kind States workers in Petit Bot the bird would have certainly died if they hadn’t rescued it.
Currently being freed from its bonds this poor bird was tangled from head to toe. Gary as he’s been named once free will be checked over fed and we will ensure he is tip top before release and we are hopeful for a good recovery.
