A crash landed swan required our help recently in Wakefield, after the animal had found itself in a residential garden. Thankfully, there were no injuries and the bird was immediately released to a nearby flock.

A swan admiring her reflection in a garden mirror, after crashing out the sky in Selby on Saturday morning. Thankfully uninjured, the bird has since been released locally.

Our first call out yesterday morning was to a swan on the Aire & Calder Navigation Canal, reported to be towing a fishing lure and large amount of line from her leg. The bird was swiftly caught by our rescuer, the tackle safely removed, and the bird later returned.

Another visit to Roundhay Park, for a report of a swan carrying a fishing hook with line attached. Our rescuer was able to successfully remove the tackle from the animal’s neck, and without lasting injury the bird was released back to the waterway a short time later.

A new arrival this evening from Treeton, reported with a leg problem. The bird is unable to stand, and the limb is warm indicating infection is likely present. She will now get both the help and treatment needed back at our base.

Someone has an appetite! One of our new hedgehog arrivals, pictured here tucking in to the all day buffet 🦔

Thanks to an observant member of the public, we were recently able to assist this adult swan at Elsecar Reservoir, reported to us with a fishing hook in the webbing of bird’s foot. The hook was carefully removed, and the swan immediately returned to his family.