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SWWR news
Variety is the Spice of Life
We see so many animals through the wounds - attacked by a cat - was
year and we have certainly had a resident for a while but was soon able
variety of casualties this spring. A to go home.
young raven was brought in from There have been several Tawny
Cheddar and low and behold one of Owlets and now we have in two Little
the parents was then found hanging Owlets which are complete fluff balls.
caught up in some string. It was Some of our bird handlers, Janet and
brought in to us and they have been Trudi have been doing the rearing of
recouperating in our aviaries. I think the owlets at their homes while they
it’s the first ravens we have ever had were very small which has relieved
in and I’m pleased to say they were some of the pressure in the Hospital
released back to their territory today - room which has been going at full
so that was great! It certainly has speed - and sometimes even faster!
been a Blue Tit season with the We try to man reception as much
sudden changes of weather which as possible which allows us to have
meant that youngsters were deserted the shop open. This means that
when the parents were unable to find casualties can be accepted quickly
the caterpillars that they feed on. without disturbing the staff. There
Another first was baby moles but are several shifts that are not
sadly, despite being given very sound covered but it has been a great help.
advice we were unable to save them. So if there is anyone out there who
If anyone knows how to rear baby would like to help us on reception,
moles - we’d love to hear from them! we’d love to hear from you. Training
A sorry Slow worm with puncture will be given.
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