What to do

 

Before calling us please:  

  • Ensure bird/animal is moved out of danger
  • Place bird in a closed and ventilated cardboard box (make lots of holes)
  • Place tissues under the bird to help soak any droppings
  • Put bird/animal in a safe place at room temperature 
  • Place a bowl of water for bird/animal to drink to prevent dehydration
  • Do not feed pigeons meat/dairy products
  • Do not squirt water into the mouths of birds or animals; it could cause them to choke and may kill them
  • In many cases food may kill the bird (e.g. internal injuries, canker), so do not offer food if the bird is in critical condition (warmth and isolation are the most important factors)

Then call LWP on 07909 795064

 

Pigeons

Advice and a starting point for those kind-hearted people who have picked up a sick, injured or baby pigeon and need guidance on the next steps

Garden Birds

Gallery of recent rescues

Identifying British Garden Birds

http://garden-birds.co.uk/

Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs are declining in numbers and need our help.

We will be able to direct you to your nearest hedgehog rescue centre and assist where possible.  Tel: 01584 890801

info@britishhedgehogs.org.uk

Visit British Hedgehog Preservation Society website


Bats

Any bat that is found on the ground, or in an exposed area, especially during the day, is likely to need help. If the bat is on the ground, on an outside wall, or in an exposed area where it may be vulnerable, it should be contained in a box (see the instructions below). 

How can you help?

Swift

 

These amazing birds have shared our buildings ever since the Romans came to Britain. 

Swift Conservation provide support throughout the UK & Europe. 

Foxes

Mama Cat Trust is the first point of contact here 

The main issue for foxes is mange which is extremely prevalent now in London and severely debilitating. It causes them a great deal of misery and suffering resulting in death if they are not treated for it. The link gives advice on how you can help foxes with mange.


Cats

Lost, found and feral cats. 

Have you lost a cat and are unsure of what to do next? Or have you found a cat and you're not sure whether it is a stray or feral? Take a look at our guides.

Cats Protection

Mama Cat Trust

Waterfowl

We frequently get calls for assistance with water birds. We will do our best to link callers with water bird rescuers.

Here is some basic information on assessing the casualty and the first steps.

The Swan Sanctuary is a charity dedicated to the care and treatment of swans and waterfowl with an established worldwide reputation. 

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE SICK OR INJURED SWAN TO HAND

Amphibians

Common Toads are very particular about where they breed and often migrate back to their ancestral breeding ponds each year. They follow the same route, regardless of what gets in their way, which sometimes leads to them crossing roads. We get a toad vs. traffic scenario and the toads inevitably come off worse.  For info & advice contact Froglife


Squirrels

Insects

Deer