tbox Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Having been absolutely non-plused by RSPCA's response (or lack there-of) I am turning to the wisdom of PW members. Woken up at 3 this morning by a flapping outside the house. looked out to see a barn owl on the ground with one of it's wings stuck out- presumably broken. Called RSPCA (I know, I know should have known better!) and they advised me to get a box over him till morning to keep him safe.) Well the little blighter wasn't having any of it and got himself tucked right up behind the shed. so I figured he would probably be held up there till morning. He's now out on the field behind the house, and I can't get close enough to him as he just run/flaps off a 30ft everytime I try. Still no sign of RSPCA so really want to get hold of the chap and whip him up to the local vet. Any ideas!?? Many thanks Tbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Is there any bird santuary's in your area. Many of them will travel some distance to rescue birds of prey etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbox Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Is there any bird santuary's in your area. many of them will travel some distance to rescue birds of prey etc? Steve B. Why didn't I think of that!!! Just googled a local one and she is coming over in 15 minutes! Well done mate and many thanks!! TBox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 http://www.raptorfoundation.org.uk/emergency.html These might help with a halfway meet or tell you of somewhere near you. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 (edited) If you Shoot it you'll be able to get a closer look at the wing, but that may cause the vet further problems. Edited October 24, 2010 by gixer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Steve B. Why didn't I think of that!!! Just googled a local one and she is coming over in 15 minutes! Well done mate and many thanks!! TBox. Glad to be of help. We have one in my area, and the owner travels many miles to help distressed birds. Hope everything works out for this fine bird, and it get's the help it deserves. Keep us informed, if possible. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbox Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Just a quick update. Following on from suggestions on this forum (Thanks Steve & Thanks also KFC) I got in touch with a lady (Margaret) from 'The Ark' which is a local sanctuary in Milton Keynes. She shared the opinion of many others I spoke with that RSPCA would have just taken it and destroyed it. Anyway, here are some pics (I hope they are attached ok... not done this before). Looked to be a pretty young one (The owl that is!), so maybe just not that skilled at the old flying thing yet! Thanks for all the help, on forum and in PM! Tbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Brilliant news. Let's hope the owl makes a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Such a beautiful Bird ( the owl I mean) Lets hope he makes a full recovery Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 It looks like it is in safe hands at last! Well done for doing what you could to help it, many others might have just left it alone and "turned a blind eye"! I think it is fairly common knowledge that I have a "soft spot" for all birds of prey so I raise my hat to you TBox - Nice photos too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbox Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thanks again all. I will update on the wee chaps progress once there's news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thanks again all. I will update on the wee chaps progress once there's news. Nice one mate! Hope the owl gets back to full health! Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Just as a reference, the Barn Owl Trust in Devon keeps a very good database of people all over the country who will deal with any owly issues (injuries, re-homing of captive bred birds etc). I worked for them for 2 years and the amount of info they hold is immense so well worth giving them a call if people find themselves in a similar position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytim38 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Fantastic example of the forum, working as one for the good of wild animals, should make the headlines in the press any journalists out there??B) Might make the general public change there opinion of people who own guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy2910 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Well done on getting the wee guy some help... I take it the rspca still haven't got there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Another one for future reference. The 3 owls sanctuary, Rochdale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Could have gone to St. Tiggywinkles in Haddenham-Les Stocker is a pioneer in wildlife treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr W Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Fantastic, I love looking at owls and nice to see one being saved. RSPCA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Just a quick update. Following on from suggestions on this forum (Thanks Steve & Thanks also KFC) I got in touch with a lady (Margaret) from 'The Ark' which is a local sanctuary in Milton Keynes. She shared the opinion of many others I spoke with that RSPCA would have just taken it and destroyed it. Anyway, here are some pics (I hope they are attached ok... not done this before). Looked to be a pretty young one (The owl that is!), so maybe just not that skilled at the old flying thing yet! Thanks for all the help, on forum and in PM! Tbox. Not strictly true, however wild Birds are not a priority for the RSPCA, they are more concerned with the despicable animal cruelty of human cause rather than accidents in the wild. The clues in the name (Prevention of Cruelty) Calling the RSPCA to a wild bird accident is akin to sending Grandad to the Vets. Well done in contacting the right people as suggested by Steve B. I hope this doesnt degenerate into another anti RSPCA topic though! If it does you might be interested to know of the volume of shot injurred Wood Pigeon which turn up at both RSPCA and Wildlife centres annually before the criticism starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Fisherman Mike. It specifically states on the RSPCA website "We rescue animals from accidents and injury". After my last experience with them I will never give them another penny. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...c=13269&hl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr W Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Not strictly true, however wild Birds are not a priority for the RSPCA, they are more concerned with the despicable animal cruelty of human cause rather than accidents in the wild. The clues in the name (Prevention of Cruelty) Calling the RSPCA to a wild bird accident is akin to sending Grandad to the Vets. Well done in contacting the right people as suggested by Steve B. I hope this doesnt degenerate into another anti RSPCA topic though! If it does you might be interested to know of the volume of shot injurred Wood Pigeon which turn up at both RSPCA and Wildlife centres annually before the criticism starts. I'm not RSPCA bashing but if injured birds are not a priority why aren't the call centre staff advised to suggest other local animal charities who might be able to help more promptly. Surely they should all be working together? This is a great story and helps top show that people who shoot and hunt are often far more interested and concerned with wildlife than the antis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Fisherman Mike. It specifically states on the RSPCA website "We rescue animals from accidents and injury". After my last experience with them I will never give them another penny. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...c=13269&hl= Good for you thats your perogative..Does it Specifically state "we rescue Wild Birds when they have flown into a car or window" But before everyone starts jumping on the band wagon I have had first hand experience of RSPCA success stories involving cruelty to animals (especially dogs) of a level that would make you vomit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Good for you thats your perogative..Does it Specifically state "we rescue Wild Birds when they have flown into a car or window" But before everyone starts jumping on the band wagon I have had first hand experience of RSPCA success stories involving cruelty to animals (especially dogs) of a level that would make you vomit. I understand your point that the C stands for cruelty but if you dont perform the service "We rescue animals from accidents and injury" you shouldn't advertise it on your website. Actually the Owl had flown into a power line. Owls are a protected species and we are always being told how rare they are. Dogs aren't rare. An injured animal is in pain irrespective of what species it is. What gives the RSPCA the right to differentiate between the 2 when they are treating them both with money donated by people who care about animals in general? As Dr W has stated it would be far better if they referred people with injured birds to someone who would actually help, not just put the bird down. I could have bonked it on the head myself and saved us both 20 miles worth of fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william1 Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 try a landing nett to catch the bird it is safer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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