Crow Rescue Team

Today, four baby magpies were rushed into our care. Their nest was accidentally destroyed during a rescue mission to help a cat stuck up a tree. In the rescuer’s speed to help the cat no thought was given to nesting birds. The maggies will thrive in our care but nothing beats being raised by mum.

Where there’s a will there’s a way.
Many of our finders are pretty amazing. This one couldn’t find help in Birmingham so they brought to London and delivered to Maciek. Now receiving the help he needs.

Last night we were called to a crow that was trapped between two fences. It was dark and clearly going to be a challenging rescue so we left and returned in the morning. We knew the crow was safe, from foxes, but that didn’t stop me from having a sleepless night.

Many rescues are dependent on cooperation and this was in hospital grounds where the staff were exceptionally helpful. They were very busy but the trapped bird was stressing their patients and we were all invested in helping this poor crow, who the staff had named Coco Chanel. With the maintenance staff providing a long ladder and my fellow rescuer being braver than me he scaled the three metre fence and pulled up the crow who seemed none the worse for her ordeal. However, I took her home to check her over and she ate a plate of dog food. I returned her later in the day.

The release is in the first comment.

Please look out for sick crows on the street. There seems an awful lot coming our way. If in doubt seek advice. Even if you’re not local to us, London Wildlife Protection 07909 795064 will offer remote advice. This little one appeared malnourished but she’s now thriving with a rehabber.

Baby Jay found on the streets of London. The finder didn’t walk by and found a box before calling for help. I’m sure the baby looks happier in the safety of a box or maybe I’m just being fanciful. Now with a rehabber. Thanks to the finder who chose not to ignore the jay’s plight

This little corvid was crawling with mites which is always an indicator of an underling problem. The finder realised that if a bird stays in one position, despite being on a busy road, there’s something very wrong. We thank her for picking the bird up and seeking help.

A lack of posts usually means that everyone is busy rescuing. We're yet to be hit with baby corvids but March has been an exceptionally busy month. These two were picked up, by members of the public, yesterday. We are indebted to the people who don't just walk by, the people who don't think that someone else will see to the bird. These small acts of kindness save the lives of birds, every day of the year.
PS - A small towel at the bottom of a box makes it so much cosier for the casualty!

If you would like to help us, please consider donating to our sister group:
London Wildlife Protection
Emergency line: 07909 795 064
We are a volunteer-run wild bird rescue
http://paypal.me/LondonWildlife

If only birds could speak! Corvids are difficult to catch so when a member of the public effortlessly picked up this magpie it was clear something was wrong. But what? Her body condition is good as is her weight - she’s just too quiet. Hopefully we will soon get a clue as to what the problem is. For now she is safe and eating well.