What to do if you find a baby or injured bird

In the vast majority of cases an apparently abandoned baby bird is best left alone as the parents are very likely nearby and will soon return to feed it. It may be possible to help a genuinely abandoned or injured bird but expert advice should always be sought first. As a start read the advice on the RSPB website.

Experts in Berkshire that may be able to help include the RSPCA, which has branches in:

• Maidenhead and East Berkshire (Tel: 01628624989 Mob: 07950 215 990)
• Newbury and District (Tel: 01635254833)
• Reading (Tel: 01189010701)

Other organisations include:

• Kestrel Lodge Wild Bird Hospital. 101 Sheridan Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7QB. Tel: 01189477107
• Berkshire Swan Lifeline, Eton. Tel: 01753859397
• Penwood Wildlife, near Newbury, takes in birds of prey. Veronica & Marlyn Williamson, Tel: 01635 253139
• Owl & Raptor Rescue tel: 0870 241 0609. Website: www.raptorrescue.org.uk

Renton Righelato - 13 June 2007