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| Injured Birds |
| If you find an injured bird of prey in
Norfolk please make every effort to contact the Raptor
Trust as soon as you possibly can. Whilst we are a bird
of prey centre we do not have the facilities to properly treat sick
and injured birds. It is therefore vital to a birds chance of recovery
if they are referred to a specialist straight away. |
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| Orphaned Babies |
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If you ever come
across a young bird seemingly abandoned it is quite likely
that the parents are nearby and fully aware of its whereabouts.
Avoid picking up the baby until you have watched to see if
the parents come looking for their youngster. The exception
to this is if the fledgling is exposed to harm from people
or predators. The baby may be removed from the area if you
are certain that it has been abandoned or it has obviously
sustained an injury.
As with adult birds, youngsters should be referred to a raptor
specialist as soon as possible. In the Norfolk area please
call the Raptor Trust for assistance. |
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Call the Raptor Trust
as soon as possible. |
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Pick the bird up with a towel. |
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Place in a well ventilated box. Lined
with a towel. |
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Provide peace and warmth. |
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Seek advice immediately to avoid
death through shock. |
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Examine the bird youself. This will
cause further stress and shock. |
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Delay seeking advice. This is putting
the bird at further risk. |
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Treating sick and injured birds of
prey is a complex and delicate task which, if the bird has any chance
of survival must be left to trained rehabilitators. |
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