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

From press coverage to fundraising stories, from funding grants to schools’ visits and recruitment here’s where we will give you the latest updates from Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital Cornwall

Sharing Our Coastline:

Living Alongside Seabirds in our local coastal villages and towns. Here in Mousehole, seabirds are part of daily life. Whether it’s the sound of gulls overhead, a watchful line along the harbour wall, […]

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A celebration of one of our wonderful supporters 🎉

Today we’re celebrating one of our incredible fundraisers, Leonie from Pups and Paws Prevention CIC. Leonie and her amazing team of volunteers and craftmakers have already raised an amazing £600 […]

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A Little Help to Breathe Easy

This small chick recently arrived into our care showing some mild respiratory symptoms. While any breathing issue can be a concern in young birds, we’re pleased to say that after […]

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Volunteers week 1st – 7th June 2026

Let’s celebrate 42 years of Volunteers’ Week in the UK! Join us in honouring the incredible contributions of volunteers who make our communities stronger every day. From feeding and caring, […]

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Release Day Success! 🕊️

On 22nd May, we were delighted to release two adult herring gulls back into the wild after several weeks of care and rehabilitation. W002 came to us on 10th May […]

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Tiny lives matter too 💙

It’s hard to believe these tiny lives are only a day or two old… Tucked up together for warmth, safe and quiet for now — but completely dependent on the […]

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An update on our patient caught in netting 🕊️

On the 10th, we received a call regarding an adult Herring Gull who had sadly become entangled in roof netting. Thankfully, an amazing member of the public was able to […]

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Volunteer with us for the experience of a lifetime!

Do you love wildlife, enjoy being outdoors, and want to make a real difference for Cornwall’s seabirds? If so, we’d love to hear from you! From helping in our aviaries […]

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🪶 New Patient Admission – Adult Herring Gull 🪶

On the 13th, one of our team received a call about an adult herring gull who had sadly been the victim of a suspected car collision. He was found lame […]

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🚨The Hidden Danger of Bird Netting 🕊️

Bird netting is often used to deter birds—but when it’s damaged or poorly maintained, it can become a deadly trap. We’ve recently treated a bird injured after becoming tangled in […]

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