Intruders resulting in sad losses
On the 30th November, whilst I was out getting supplies, persons or a person got into the Sanctuary and opened the doors to the aviaries and opened both gates to Sir Edgars enclosure. Edgar is a Raven that was shot and…
A baby Sparrow’s journey.
This little nestling was brought in by Peter after he found him abando0nded in his garden. I immediately put him in a heated hospital cage and gave him a feed. That was the start of a very tiring few weeks…
Sir Edgar
Sir Edgar arrived at the sanctuary on the 2nd July. He had been shot in the side and the wing. The rest of his family were killed. Someone then kept him for a month without seeking Veterinary help for him. This…
A visitor
Not only have the new hens found that there is always a supply of food on my kitchen windowsill, a Pine Marten now visits each evening and finishes what the birds have left. I managed to take these pictures, albeit…
Hospital facility needed
My main goal at the moment is to have a fully equipped hospital facility with thermostatically controlled cages.
Battery hens
In March I gave a home to 20 ex battery hens. They had a very long journey from Wexford and were exhausted when they arrived in the evening. The following morning some were very stressed and huddled in a corner…
latest rescues
New rescues
This little Swallow was brought in after a young boy rescued him from his cat’s mouth. He had no obvious injuries but was given medication as a precaution against infection and I put him in a heated hospital cage to…
Three very sad losses
During the last two weeks three of my dearest friends have passed away. My loyal companion Sunny who has shared my life for the last seventeen years. Maisie, Super Nanny hen, who has been the Boss for five years and…
A New year begins.
A New Year dawns with hopes for the happiness and well being of all the resident birds here and any new arrivals that may come in. 2014 was an incredibly busy and tiring year. There was a constant intake of…
