On this day in 2016, the search was called off for Inspector Mike Reid, who went missing near Porthchapel while trying to rescue weather‑beaten gannets. His courage, compassion, and dedication […]
On this day in 2016, the search was called off for Inspector Mike Reid, who went missing near Porthchapel while trying to rescue weather‑beaten gannets. His courage, compassion, and dedication […]
An event for your diary! From 23–25 January, join hundreds of thousands of nature lovers across the UK in the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. It’s a brilliant way to […]
We are honoured to have been invited to speak at the Solomon Browne Memorial Hall in Mousehole on Wednesday, 28th January. This talk provides an excellent opportunity to introduce our […]
Today we’re celebrating our adorable black‑and‑white friends—and shining a light on the challenges they face. It is thought there are as many as 17 to 20 different species of penguin. […]
As we come to the end of 2025 a little look back at some of the beautiful species of birds that we’ve seen here at the hospital this year. We […]
We would like to wish all our friends and supporters a lovely, peaceful and restful festive season.
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care for wild birds, urgent and essential maintenance work is now underway at Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital. This work […]
As you know, storms and strong winds can blow seabirds inland, leaving them exhausted or injured. If you spot one, follow these steps: Observe from a distance Don’t touch until […]
One Fulmar survived thanks to our amazing Bird Care team and was successfully released back at Perran Sands as seen in the video. Another didn’t—its stomach was full of plastic. […]
