We are sad to report that there has been an Avian Influenza outbreak in a poultry smallholding on the outskirts of Penzance. This means that in order to protect our […]
WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO THE INCREASED RISK OF AVIAN INFLUENZA IN THE AREA. WE APOLOGISE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
WWW.HELPWILDLIFE.CO.UK CAN HELP YOU FIND AN ALTERNATIVE WILDLIFE CENTRE
We can still provide advice via telephone, social media, our website or email.
Without the help and support from members of the public, we could not keep the hospital open.
Here’s a handy guide to provide you with information about your next steps if you come across an injured bird.
Our volunteers are the backbone of the organisation and our work wouldn’t be possible without the hours of care they put into working with us.
Set high atop the cliffs overlooking the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Mousehole, Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital Cornwall provides a safe haven for over 1,000 wild birds every year. We provide care and support for many different species of bird – from herring gulls to robins, from magpies and crows to pigeons and doves.
Discover and support the important conservation work we undertake every day.
As you may recall last year (2023) we had use of a temporary site in Gulval. We again would like to say a big thank you to Growing Links- The Community Garden who lent us the field which allowed us to reopen in time to care for last year’s young gulls.
We are now back at our usual site in Mousehole.
The bird care team and trustees reviewed our priorities very carefully and we decided only to take young gulls between May and October this year (2024). We wanted to help the gull population recover after such a bad outbreak of Avian Influenza in 2022. This is also due to the building works scheduled to be carried out on-site.
Due to a confirmed case of Avian Influenza in Rosudgeon near Penzance (November 2024), we have decided to close our doors to any new patients to protect our current birds. Avian Influenza is highly contagious to seabirds (and poultry) so we feel it would be unwise to risk our patients being exposed. We are sorry for any distress this causes. We are still available to give advice by telephone, email or social media message during office hours.
To find out more information about the current situation please visit the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) here.
If you find a sick or injured bird, please take it to your local vet who is obliged to offer 1st aid to all wildlife free of charge.
All seabirds are tested for Avian Influenza and fully triaged prior to being admitted to the main hospital.
We regret no visitors are allowed on site due to strict biosecurity measures.
If you feel you could help us with our ever-increasing running costs, please donate if you can via the link at the top of this page. Alternatively, get in touch if you wish to help us with fundraising.
We are also seeking volunteers to help us in various roles. Please get in touch if you would like to become involved or for more information.
To find out how to support us, please click below for more information.
We offer a membership scheme for our visitors.
You can show your support for Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital Cornwall by making a donation.
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