Trust Members Classic Rescue

 Yet another bird rescue by a Trust member the other day.

Nancy Ashcroft saw an injured and bedraggled pigeon in her garden and took action to save it. 

Sensibly using a towel to throw over the bird, rather than the more stressful and difficult action of trying to grab it with bare hands. Keeping the bird warm and in darkness is the best solution to rescuing a bird. 

Nancy did exactly that, wrapped in a towel in a box it was quite happy and safe when delivered to me. It looks like a Sparrowhawk has had quite a struggle trying to subdue this pigeon, it has multiple injuries, ranging from the neck, to back  wings and leg. 

The will to survive is evident in the photos where it's enjoying a good feed and drink in the care of the Trust. Hopefully this plucky bird will survive.