Crows, Rooks, Jackdaws etc
Orphaned Garden Birds
April 27th, 2015
Firstly – garden birds such as blackbirds, thrushes, starlings, rooks, crows etc. can’t fly once they leave the nest, they spend a lot of time on the floor building up coordination and flight muscles. This can take a week or … Continued
Feeding your local wildlife – garden birds
April 25th, 2015
This is a guide to supporting your local wildlife. These foodstuffs are not suitable for rescued wildlife in captivity, more a list of suitable things you can supplement your furred and feathered friends diet with while they forage for their … Continued
Drooling & canker in birds
April 24th, 2015
Ideally you should get all wounded wildlife to your nearest vet or sanctuary ASAP. We know sometimes this just is not possible, this article is designed to save a life in the short term until help is available! Our first … Continued
Cleaning up an old wound
April 19th, 2015
Emergency first aid only! Ideally you should get all wounded wildlife to your nearest vet or sanctuary ASAP. We know sometimes this just is not possible, this article is designed to save a life in the short term until help … Continued
Flies, fly eggs & maggots
April 19th, 2015
Emergency first aid only! Ideally you should get all wounded wildlife to your nearest vet or sanctuary ASAP. We know sometimes this just is not possible, this article is designed to save a life in the short term until help … Continued
Bleeding Wounds
April 19th, 2015
Do NOT attempt to administer first aid to wildlife if there is any risk to your person Emergency first aid only! Ideally you should get all wounded wildlife to your nearest vet or sanctuary ASAP. We know sometimes this just … Continued
Handling Wildlife – Catching small and medium birds
April 19th, 2015
REMEMBER you are responsible for your own safety and that of others. Even in following these guidelines you are at risk of harm and should enlist the help of a trained professional. Knoxwood will not be held responsible for any injures … Continued