Seabirds (Gannet/Cormorant Etc)
These birds are highly specialist creatures, and can be difficult to handle. If you need to handle them to make them safe, do so with gloves and make sure you protect your eyes as they will often peck at eyes.
If you see a young bird entangled in fishing line, and especially if you can see the hook in the bird, please contact us for advise.
Please call us for further help and advice.
Seabirds (Gulls)
Gulls hatch their young on flat roofs and when weather hot or as they explore the young tend to fall off roof . If un-hurt and safe they can be left as parents will protect them but in most cases we need to help so as to protect from predators. If possible place back on or near roof . The parents will dive bomb and are very protective. If placing back isn’t an option please get in contact with us.
When old enough they fledge. Fledging age is the next picture. At this age they will be on ground and trying to fly . This is practice time and they need to be left.
Gulls can give a nasty bite /peck so don’t handle without gloves . With adult gulls it’s either an injury or illness that brings them to rescue. If injured they need to go to a vet first. If they feel we can rehabilitate we will then take. If ill please ring us first for advice. Due to Avian Flu especially in sea birds we ask people not to handle sick birds. Please call us for advise first. If you find a dead bird please report to Defra.
