Owl Emergencies

Educating on the Conservation
of Wild British Owls

If you have found a wild owl that has been injured, you will need specialist advice to ensure that the right actions are taken in the interests of the bird.

If you live in the Bristol area, then please ring me on 07770 684200 and I will be happy to collect an injured bird and get it into experienced hands for treatment.

If you outside Bristol I will not be able to offer direct help, and this web site has it’s limitations. It must be stressed that IMMEDIATE action must be taken to maximise the casualty’s chance of survival.

Therefore the best action to take is to contact Raptor Rescue, which is a specialist bird of prey rescue charity, with a national network of experienced carers and re-habilitation centres that will ensure the bird receives the correct treatment and aftercare.

The Raptor Rescue Help and Advice line number is 0870 241 0609

Or you can visit the Raptor Rescue web site at www.raptorrescue.org.uk

Important: Do not e-mail emergency enquiries - delays may compromise a bird’s chances of survival

Foot note: Finding healthy owlets that appear to be ‘orphaned’: Most baby owls that are found are usually healthy, but appear to be orphaned. This is often not the case, as owls are good parents. Please read the ‘finding young owls’ pages of this web site for advice.

If you have found a dead owl, and it has a ring on it’s leg, please look at this page.