A self-funded animal rescue centre in Cornwall is caring for 2 endangered birds after they have been present in poor situation.
The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre, on the primary A39 at Winnards Perch, was contacted final week by a member of the general public and the RSPCA about rehoming a pair of Steppe Eagles – that are presently listed as being endangered within the wild.
In a Facebook put up shared on Wednesday, the centre, between St Columb Major and Wadebridge, mentioned that though they have been already tight on area they couldn’t say no.
Upon their arrival, the centre revealed that each birds have been in “very poor condition and extremely hungry”.
The feminine was mentioned to be “extraordinarily weak” and couldn’t rise up off the ground, because of her situation. She had additionally been affected by a foot an infection for a very long time.
The birds have been present in poor situation in Cornwall (Image: The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre CIC)
The centre additionally spoke out concerning the promoting of proudly owning, breeding, promoting, and swapping all birds of prey within the UK. It mentioned: “There certainly needs to be a law on owning, breeding, selling, and swapping of all birds of prey.
“These birds certainly don’t deserve the life they’ve had and the treatment they’ve received.”
The birds have now made a brand new perpetually home (Image: The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre CIC)Andy Grigg, who owns the rescue centre alongside together with his spouse Kelly, are asking members of the general public for his or her help by donating funds to assist them proceed to take care of the animals.
Andy informed the Packet: “We’re a self-funded family business – everything we do is for the animals here at the centre.
“We would love more people to come and visit us, to meet the animals and see what we do.
“We would also appreciate any donations, it doesn’t have to be loads, just a couple of pounds to help us continue to look after these animals.”
Andy with frequent buzzard, Echo (Image: Garry Bennett)
To discover out extra, go to or seek for The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre on Facebook.
The rescue centre is open 4 days every week, 11am to 4pm, from Sunday, March 31 till Wednesday, October 30.
