We continue to be closed for new patients due to the outbreak of Avian Influenza in the local area. However, we are still caring for our current patients, two of […]

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 recently welcomed a Manx Shearwater to the hospital. This little one was found on a beach near St Austell and climbed up a gentlemen right up to his shoulder […]

A few of our lovely young herring gulls are definitely ready to go and make their own way in the world. Here’s a short clip of a few them exploring […]

These two soggy gulls are definitely not ready to be released yet! They need to be waterproof before we can allow them to go off into the big wide world. […]

Bathing and preening is key for our guillemots to regain their waterproofing. It can take some time for previously oiled birds to become fully waterproofed due to the washing process […]

Baby gull season is upon us! This beauty arrived on Wednesday, bang on cue for us, after a fall from a chimney in Hayle. We are open 9:30am-4:30pm to admit […]

Here at Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital, we have been working hard to get ready for this year’s breeding season. The bird care team and trustees have reviewed our priorities very […]

A big thank you to the wonderful Gullz R Loud in St Ives for their ongoing support. For every gull tea-towel sold they donate 15p to our hospital. If you’re […]

This here is Hatty and it’s fairly obvious what is wrong with her! The wonderful team at Penmellyn Vets St Columb did a great job assessing her wing, including taking […]