What to do with an injured bird

Here’s how to help if you find a bird in need of care.

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We need your help. Without the help and support from members of the public, we could not keep the hospital open.

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Welcome to Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital

We are the only wildlife centre in Cornwall dedicated to the rehabilitation of seabirds. We care for hundreds of birds every year with the aim to treat and rehabilitate the birds in our care and release them back into the wild.

We are currently only admitting seabirds and are not open to the public.

The hospital was founded in 1928 by sisters, Dorothy and Phyllis Yglesias. We are a registered charity depending entirely on legacies, donations, and membership subscriptions to fund our operations and we receive no government funding.

Injured Birds

Here’s how to help if you find a bird in need of care.

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Support Us

Without the help and support from members of the public, we could not keep the hospital open.

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News

Read our blog for the latest news and updates from the Hospital

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Annual General Meeting 2025

Notice is hereby given that the 49th Annual General Meeting of the Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital and Sanctuary Association Limited (Registered No. 01270673) will be held at The Newlyn Centre, Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5AR on Tuesday 8 July at 2pm, info@mouseholebirdhospital.org.uk

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Moose!

Meet Moose! She was rescued by the lovely Lindsay in Falmouth and as we were at maximum capacity for a few days, was cared for by the amazing Alison, one […]

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Here at Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital we are working hard to care for and rehabilitate our current patients.

Due to the quarantine period required for these birds on admittance, we are currently at MAXIMUM capacity.

Please contact us before arriving with a bird to avoid being turned away. This situation is monitored daily, and we will provide updates on our website and socials.

We are sorry for any inconvenience and distress this may cause.

You can contact us via social media, our website or email with any general queries.

For landbirds, please contact www.helpwildlife.co.uk for information on other wildlife centres.