Wednesday 4 February 2015

Update.

A quick update on our visitor.   I checked the photos we took with those in our bird book and it is definitely a rook.   It has the distinctive white 'face' and pale beak whereas those of ravens and crows are black and much heavier looking.   I phoned Secret World in Somerset this afternoon after checking that he was still in the garden!   They are going to send one of their volunteers out to collect him as he shows no inclination to fly.  He enjoyed some raw minced beef earlier and has plenty of other food and water at his disposal.  I shall miss him when he goes but at the same time be relieved that he will be cared for properly.

4 comments:

The Weaver of Grass said...

I am ashamed to say I didn't recognise him although as you probably know the rook is my favourite bird!!!
Glad he survived the night - maybe he is a really old boy and just can't face another day of cold weather.

Carol Q said...

let us know the outcome Heather.

Heather said...

Secret World acted very promptly and about half an hour after my phonecall to them, someone arrived to collect him. He was tucked up in a nice big box with a blanket at the bottom. I'll phone again tomorrow to see what they think. If he can be treated and returned to the wild they are going to bring him back and release him in our garden.

sharon young said...

Thank you for the update, let's hope it's nothing too serious and he's able to fly away when he feels a bit stronger.