No more info. Couldn't get out of work on Weds. Thought it would have been sorted so didn't go out to look yesterday and am not in town today
fredford said
Fri Oct 11 1:17 PM, 2019
Went to that exact location and searched. Unfortunately, no sight. Any more info?
Ollie Wright said
Fri Oct 11 12:24 PM, 2019
Just replied via PM to Steve and all parties - thanks a lot for looking out for the bird, Fred.
Steve Suttill said
Fri Oct 11 12:11 PM, 2019
Any luck Fred?
Ollie: was it Jack the guitar man who told you about the Buzzard?
fredford said
Fri Oct 11 11:00 AM, 2019
Im on site but cant see the bird. Have some news thatit couldbe over on the canal. Still looking
Matthew Hadley said
Thu Oct 10 11:36 PM, 2019
That would be great, and it would be reassuring to know that the bird is receiving treatment.
Wild Wings have generously offered that, if someone were able to check if the bird is still present, they would be happy to collect it from the site.
I've had a look on Google Maps and, from the photos, I think the bird is here.
Please let us know how things go.
fredford said
Thu Oct 10 10:55 PM, 2019
I could pick the buzzard up and take it to Warrington, tomorrow, at first light. Any more details ? I know Islington Mill area.
Matthew Hadley said
Thu Oct 10 5:54 PM, 2019
I wondered if anyone might know if the bird is still present?
Unfortunately, the closest rescue centre, Greenmount Wild Bird Hospital, is temporarily closed but they are directing anyone looking for help to the Help Wildlife website. When I searched there for the next-closest rescue centres, it appears that two in Warrington might be able to help: Wild Wings (07957 416883/07719 717197) and Raptor Rescue (0870 241 0609). Looking at Raptor Rescue's website, I think they might be able to arrange for someone to collect the bird from the site - but Wild Wings might also do this.
Hope this helps. I only wish I could do something myself but I unfortunately don't drive.
Ollie Wright said
Thu Oct 10 4:22 PM, 2019
As far as I'm aware, the bird was never collected by the RSPCA. They informed my friend that they wouldn't go out to get it unless he was with the bird in person and unfortunately, he was not able to return to the site.
Steve Suttill said
Thu Oct 10 9:19 AM, 2019
Ollie Wright wrote:
I've just been sent information and images regarding a Buzzard near to the Islington Mill in Salford - this bird I'm told has an injured wing - pics taken from very close proximity.
If anybody is in a position to help with this bird's rehabilitation, please could you get in touch and I will pass on more info.
Customer of mine came in yesterday with photos of the Buzzard. He had reported it to the RSPCA who had told him they had sent someone out.
Ollie Wright said
Wed Oct 9 3:24 PM, 2019
I've just been sent information and images regarding a Buzzard near to the Islington Mill in Salford - this bird I'm told has an injured wing - pics taken from very close proximity.
If anybody is in a position to help with this bird's rehabilitation, please could you get in touch and I will pass on more info.
Just replied via PM to Steve and all parties - thanks a lot for looking out for the bird, Fred.
Ollie: was it Jack the guitar man who told you about the Buzzard?
That would be great, and it would be reassuring to know that the bird is receiving treatment.
Wild Wings have generously offered that, if someone were able to check if the bird is still present, they would be happy to collect it from the site.
I've had a look on Google Maps and, from the photos, I think the bird is here.
Please let us know how things go.
I wondered if anyone might know if the bird is still present?
Unfortunately, the closest rescue centre, Greenmount Wild Bird Hospital, is temporarily closed but they are directing anyone looking for help to the Help Wildlife website. When I searched there for the next-closest rescue centres, it appears that two in Warrington might be able to help: Wild Wings (07957 416883/07719 717197) and Raptor Rescue (0870 241 0609). Looking at Raptor Rescue's website, I think they might be able to arrange for someone to collect the bird from the site - but Wild Wings might also do this.
Hope this helps. I only wish I could do something myself but I unfortunately don't drive.
As far as I'm aware, the bird was never collected by the RSPCA. They informed my friend that they wouldn't go out to get it unless he was with the bird in person and unfortunately, he was not able to return to the site.
Customer of mine came in yesterday with photos of the Buzzard. He had reported it to the RSPCA who had told him they had sent someone out.
I've just been sent information and images regarding a Buzzard near to the Islington Mill in Salford - this bird I'm told has an injured wing - pics taken from very close proximity.
If anybody is in a position to help with this bird's rehabilitation, please could you get in touch and I will pass on more info.