Avian Rescue Otago is a not for profit bird rescue located in Alexandra but we cover a larger area. Monetary donations can be made directly to our bank account!
At Avian Rescue Otago, our specialist avian nurse deals with domestic, native or protected species and a number of non protected species, we have a special focus on raptors, in particular the treatment and rehab of little owls, our facilities allow us to provide intensive nursing care to our patients to give them the best chance at recovery. Apart from our generous sponsors and donors we do not re
ceive any funding, meaning our costs are often covered by our fundraising efforts and our own pockets. Some of these birds will be here for the rest of their lives, these are the ones that for various reasons are classed as being "at risk" for rehoming, these birds are often very expensive to care for. We accept donations of bird food, medical supplies, linen, newspapers and various other items! AR&PS OTAGO
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And my number 1 partner in crime and all around amazing vet nurse is coming back in 2 weeks! Lily will be here to help with all the weird and wonderful cases and creatures we will be getting in, not to mention all the babies and its the perfect time as we expand our raptor rehabilitation programme. Next time you see me, Lily will be there and not a moment too soon!
This wee tui was transferred to us after it had been showing signs of paralysis, luckily by the time he reached the rescue and we got him all set up in a cage, gave him food and fluids he was already using his legs again and was also very alert and active to our presence. Day 2 we did a test flight, which he passed with no issues, he had full ability to grip with his feet and had no other injuries so was released, he didn't spend long hanging around and was off out of sight within a few minutes.
If you would like to help us, help them then please think about donating to allow us to continue our work.donation can be made via internet banking:
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Financially Asa Rescue we are always in the red zone, but now we really need your help! Please if you can spare even the smallest amount every cent helps. Currently a majority of the bills are coming out of my pocket to keep things afloat, over 600ndollars a month alone goes into our vet account, that doest include the fuel, food, fluids, catheters etc so please if you can donate to help us jelp them!
With the current pindone drops occurring around wanaka, the local raptors are at a high risk of secondary poisoning due to ingestion of contaminated carcasses. The species affected are owls (less commonly) hawks and falcons. In the past there have been instances of kaka ingesting baited items if food leading to them requiring emergency treatment.
Birds with secondary poisoning will be wobbly, unable to fly, often standing with their head down and their wings drooping, as time progresses they will begin to suffer seizures followed by death, this horrible process can take up to 3 days to start after ingesting affected carcasses.
If you come across a bird you suspects been poisoned, please stop and give us a call for further instruction. Where your confident in doing so, approach the bird and using a sweatshirt, jacket, blanket or towel and drop it over the bird, securing the wings pick up the bird and with 1 hand secure the legs so they can't grab you. Keep the birds head covered until you can place it into a box, in a secure dark, quiet warm area and we will organise for the bird to be transferred to the rescue for treatment, with this, time is of the essence so the sooner we recieve the bird the sooner we can start treatment.
We can be reached via our Facebook messenger or by phone on 027 324 5099 24/7
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Anyone traveling through tuatapere to Alexandra or even half way or the surround of Alex please get in touch asap we have a patient that need to be admitted for Specialist care, if. You can please PM us
I watched someone’s pet take their last breath. Then I went into the next room with a smile. I didn’t want to, but I did it anyway.
I finished performing CPR on a kitten that didn’t make it. Then I had to tell the owner. I didn’t want to, but I did it anyway.
I hugged someone as they picked up their pet’s ashes. Then I had to answer the phone with a welcoming voice. I didn’t want to, but I did it anyway.
I got yelled at by a pet owner over the phone for being too expensive. Then I had to empathetically take payment from someone who was sending their pet across the rainbow bridge. I didn’t want to, but I did it anyway.
I bagged someone’s pet they would’ve paid anything to save. Then I had to go be empathetic as someone’s pet that could be saved wasn’t due to finances. I didn’t want to, but I did it anyway.
I cried in the bathroom during the 5 minutes I had between appointments. Then I had to go into the next room where an animal was neglected. I didn’t want to, but I did it anyway.
I watched an owner decline treatment for a fatal complication and take their pet home. Then I had to go to the next room like nothing happened. I didn’t want to, but I did it anyway.
I spent all day caring for other people’s pets. Then I had to go home and take care of mine. I didn’t want to but I did it anyway.
In veterinary medicine we don’t have choices. We have things we surely don’t want to do, but we do it anyway. Part of it because of our “end suffering” oath and part of it because it’s in our nature. One thing I can tell you is none of it is easy and damn sure isn’t because we “want” to. Yes, the small percentage of good outcomes outweigh the larger percentage of bad. But the good never stays with us. It’s the bad that forever damages our souls.
So the next time you think “they’re only in it for the money” or “they don’t care about animals” please remember not all of our smiles are real. Not all of our laughs are genuine. We do it because we have no choice. Half of the days we fake it to make it to the end. Our minds are tired and our hearts are heavy, but no matter what we will do it anyway 🤍
New give a little going straight to our raptor care. We are getting desperate for pay our vet bills and update our stand by life saving care for our local raptors. We arent a government funded rescues, it all comes out of our pockets and your donation. I currently pay 150 dollars a week to the vets to keep our account down. Please if you can donate no matter how big or small It's greatly appreciated
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Let's unite and give back! Our beloved Harrier Hawks need our help, and so do our dedicated rescuers. We can lighten their burden by sharing the cost of supplies, ensuring our community remains strong and supported.
Native bird rescue, rebilitation and parrot sanctuary
With the current pindone drops occurring around wanaka, the local raptors are at a high risk of secondary poisoning due to ingestion of contaminated carcasses. The species affected are owls (less commonly) hawks and falcons. In the past there have been instances of kaka ingesting baited items if food leading to them requiring emergency treatment.
Birds with secondary poisoning will be wobbly, unable to fly, often standing with their head down and their wings drooping, as time progresses they will begin to suffer seizures followed by death, this horrible process can take up to 3 days to start after ingesting affected carcasses.
If you come across a bird you suspects been poisoned, please stop and give us a call for further instruction. Where your confident in doing so, approach the bird and using a sweatshirt, jacket, blanket or towel and drop it over the bird, securing the wings pick up the bird and with 1 hand secure the legs so they can't grab you. Keep the birds head covered until you can place it into a box, in a secure dark, quiet warm area and we will organise for the bird to be transferred to the rescue for treatment, with this, time is of the essence so the sooner we recieve the bird the sooner we can start treatment.
We can be reached via our Facebook messenger or by phone on 027 324 5099 24/7
The Juvinile goose that was bought in with its wing hanging off ans suffering multiple breaks has been doing well, it will undergo surgery in the coming days for a full subscapular disarticulation (amputation of the entire wing ) which will prevent infection and prevent pain, she will then return to the rescue for round the clock care by our Avian Nurse to ensure her recovery goes as smooth as possible and to ensure she is in no pain or discomfort.
While in care she's been eating like a champ, any greens, she's there and mowing them back, she also loves swimming in her pool, this is important to keep her waterproofed and also give her time to preen.
So far her surgery is going to cost a few hundred dollars and will be done by one of the amazing veterinarians down south who has experience in dealing with and operating on birds. After fully healing, a suitable home will be sought for this beautiful wee goose.
If you can contribute towards the surgery, big or small please consider donating via online banking
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Yesterday we recieved a call from a member of the public in wanaka, while kayaking, the spotted this precious little goose on the riverbank dragging its wing, she managed to catch it and with it in her Kayak bought it down to her vehicle. When the little one arrived at the rescue its wing was totally destroyed, it had twisted on itself multiple times cutting off the blood supply and the nerve supply resulting in the wing becoming necrotic, hanging on by just a small chunk of skin.
The goose was also severely dehydrated, underweight and showing signs that the necrotic wing was beginning to cause an overwhelming infection. Luckily the smalll portion of skin keeping the necrotic portion atta he'd was easily surgically removed, a IV was placed and fluids given from help rehydrate and Was placed in a ICU to recover. After a email we Had her booked in to have the remainder of the wing amputated, meanwhile Antibiotics were given along with pain relief, she was fed by a tube fed down her oesophagus into her crop and a special high calorie recovery formula was given along with more fluids tonight. Her wing amputation will cost a few hundred dollars by how could we not try, just look at those eyes 😍
If you would like to contribute to this gorgeous wee ones care then please consider donating, big or small it all helps!! This can be done via internet banking
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We have had some questions about how the give a little works.
The money that gets donated gets passed to the rescue at the end of every month. So the money that is showing has mostly been paid out already. We have use to cover costs of running the rescue. It shows the overall total of money donated.
Every year the cost of running the rescue is in the tens of thousands. We appreciate every dollar donated.
Brace yourselves, big vet bills are coming! Let's raise funds for our feathery friends with our give-a-little.
Native bird rescue, rebilitation and parrot sanctuary
We're limping through winter like a penguin on rollerblades. Help us fill up our gas tanks and collect our natives birds when we get your messages or phone calls, consider donating big or small to our give a little.
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With the colder weather we have been experiencing quite the influx of patients, a majority beingbraptors like hawks, falcon and owls. At this time of year alot of the hawks recieved have been suffering heavy metal toxicity, vehicle strikes or emaciation.
These birds can be severely unwell showing symptoms such as paralysis, weakness and inability to fly. If you do come across a bird in neednof help please call ASAP, the sooner they get to the rescue the higher the chances of survival, under no circumstances are these birds to be given water by mouth or food, this can lead to aspiration and digestive issues
Please call Avian Rescue Otago/Raptor Rehab HQ NZ for further instructions on what to do, you can reach us via our phone 027 324 5099 or via private messenger, the sooner the more likely the chances of survival and successful recovery
Still running our give a little. Trying to keep our patients nice and warm. Every little bit helps.
Native bird rescue, rebilitation and parrot sanctuary
Yes we are still about, we been busy feilding calls, collecting patients, giving out advice. Alan been extremely busy behind the scenes often running on empty.
We like to remind everyone while birds are at the forefront of the rescue we rely on donations to run. We appreciate and thank everyone who has donated big or small. Our give a little still running. And we have our bank account available in our about section.
Roll on summer
Please keep an eye out when your out walking along the bannockburn walking track towards panners bar, we have had 2 harrier hawks found with lead toxicity at the same time in the same area, it's especially prevelant at the moment, if you spot a falxon or hawk sitting on its hocks, unable to fly or have a lack of balance please don't leave the bird, gather them in a jersey, towel or blanket and place them in a box before calling us ASAP, a number have seizures aswell so it's imperative we get them in as soon as
We will be coming into duckling season soon and this year we feel we will not have the capacity to take on ducklings as we have in the past
Last season we had over 300 ducklings enter and very limited funds to cover and it mostly fell onto our volunteer to raise them.
We will be looking to play pass the parcel with ducklings. This means we are happy to take them in for a few days and then pass them along to volunteers to raise.
Usually around 5 weeks per group. Every group would consist of at least 6 or more ducklings.
If this sounds like you or a project you would like to undertake please get in contact. It may take some time to organize or I might start a duckling group and have it there.
This is not really suitable for children who want to cuddle and hold ducklings as we try to have a hands off policy to give them the best success in the wild. But can be suitable for some children and teen baring in mind we don't over handle.
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Yes we have been a little quiet online but still very busy behind the scenes making sure our residents are all keeping well.
Minus 5 this morning means that we are making sure everyone is warm and safe.
Winter is always a tough time for us as we do do rescues in the cold.
Over the coming weeks there will be some exciting changes to Avian Rescue Otago, nor so much changes but an addition to our current services allowing us to bring Specialist care, treatment, nursing and rehab to a select few species! We will update as progress continues!
Potential hawk with injury/heavy metal toxicity in the reserve near Albert Town Bridge Reserve area please keep a look out and if found contact us immediately on on 027 324 5099
Amazing release of the falcon today. We are only able to continue doing this work with everyone's support.
Please consider donating to our give a little or sharing it to help us further.
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Thursday 13th of June, Rata the native falxon was dropped at the rescue after being found face down on the ground unablebto move, she was bought into the rescue for assessment, she was suffering total paralysis, dehydration and low bodyweight, whe also had signs of heavy metal toxicity.
Immediately after assessment she had a IV catheter placed in her leg to deliver and the antidote that binds heavy metals in the body to be excreted via the kidneys, her fluid rate was higher than normal as we wanted to protect her kidneys. She was connected to a syringe pump that delivers fluid intonthe IV Catheter continually so we could give additional to give meds and and other products needed while Sustaining hydration. Forb5 days she recieved chelation therapy 2x a day after which she was placed in out larger aviary as her symptoms had dissipated and she was doing well.today she got her day of freedom after her stint in captivity, she didn't even look back as the took off from the transport box.
This year alone we have succefilly rehabilitated and released 4 native falcons!
Please help support our work so we can help them and other natives in need by donating to our give a little https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/avian-rescue-otago-3
Or directly adonate via online banking
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This wee tui was transferred to us after it had been showing signs of paralysis, luckily by the time he reached the rescue and we got him all set up in a cage, gave him food and fluids he was already using his legs again and was also very alert and active to our presence. Day 2 we did a test flight, which he passed with no issues, he had full ability to grip with his feet and had no other injuries so was released, he didn't spend long hanging around and was off out of sight within a few minutes. If you would like to help us, help them then please think about donating to allow us to continue our work.donation can be made via internet banking: AR&PS OTAGO 06-0917-0733230-00
Thursday 13th of June, Rata the native falxon was dropped at the rescue after being found face down on the ground unablebto move, she was bought into the rescue for assessment, she was suffering total paralysis, dehydration and low bodyweight, whe also had signs of heavy metal toxicity. Immediately after assessment she had a IV catheter placed in her leg to deliver and the antidote that binds heavy metals in the body to be excreted via the kidneys, her fluid rate was higher than normal as we wanted to protect her kidneys. She was connected to a syringe pump that delivers fluid intonthe IV Catheter continually so we could give additional to give meds and and other products needed while Sustaining hydration. Forb5 days she recieved chelation therapy 2x a day after which she was placed in out larger aviary as her symptoms had dissipated and she was doing well.today she got her day of freedom after her stint in captivity, she didn't even look back as the took off from the transport box. This year alone we have succefilly rehabilitated and released 4 native falcons! Please help support our work so we can help them and other natives in need by donating to our give a little https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/avian-rescue-otago-3 Or directly adonate via online banking AR&PS OTAGO 06-0917-0733230-00
Just like that duckling season has come to an end. We are still seeing one or two trickling in. Keep them warm keep them dry and flick us a message.
We have a very different type of rescue in today! This wee guy was found in a irrigation ditch. He's skinny, he has possible signs of MBD, and has some minor scute rot. It's likely he's been hiding in the mud breaking over winter before coming back out now it's warm. If you happen to know who this wee one may belong to please get in touch!!
A happy reunion for the clutha runner 5 after the lone chick's siblings arrived today, that's 5 babies off the clutha with 2 babies and mum remaining, we are hoping we can get this done before we lose the other 2 to Predation. We aren't just a rescue that responds to emergencys, believe it or not alot of our work is like this! We often see to ducks dumped in public, they're taken home, advertised, fed and adopted out. The danger these birds are in is very real with boats launching, strong currents, raising water levels. One thing we must say is mum was very good at letting up gather up her babies to get them to safety even if she wasn't quite ready herself yet! We hope to get mum and the last babies in the next 2 days, so in the meantime if your in that area please leash your dogs, being a domestic breed this beautiful girl can't fly to safely like mallards can If you would like to continue to contribute to our ongoing work please feel free to donate Via internet banking AR&PS OTAGO 06-0917-0733230-00 The smallest amount can go a long way
New babies in today. Busy busy with babies.
How many ducklings? All together about 100. Ranging from this size to ready for release. We are getting to our limits of what we can take cost wise. We have had some wonderful donations. Currently we see going through so much food, and general running costs for them. We don't want to turn any away. Our give a little is still running or you can donate to our vet account or bank account.
Another successful harrier release this afternoon, without so much as a look back it was off into the distance, flying high above another 2 hawks that were there. As it flew out of sight a few seconds later she reappeared riding the wind currents, diving and climbing with ease attempting to flush out food. It's not often we get to return hawks to the wild, sadly when suffering vehicle strike, the injuries are usually catastrophic leading to the bird passing or requiring euthenasia. Sadly pinedone and other anticoagulant (blood thinning) poisons often affect these birds, heavy metal toxicity being another common finding. This hawk was lucky, being picked up after it was hit by a car, miraculously sustaining little more than bruising and a pretty severe head injury. After quickly stabilising the bird, fluids and medication to reduce the oedema around the brain and medications to reduce pain were administered. Thankfully the bird did not suffer any long term deficits, which is always a risk with any head injury! Because of your donations this was just 1 of many birds we have managed to help this year alone. Please if you can spare even the smallest amount, it would be greatly appreciated if you would consider donating to our give a little or you can donate Via online banking AR&PS OTAGO 06-0917-0733230-00 Every donation helps!
Busy baby time. All these babies came in over the weekend. Our give a little is still running to help raise these babies, every little bit helps.
Busy night, crazy weather, driven to Arrowtown and Wanaka to collect these babies. Our givealittle still running and/or donations via bank account can use the #arrowtown
Another little owl release today, bittersweet as we see them go, each has their own personality and character. Alot of people ask about how we prevent them becoming used to human presence, that's simple really! We just have to keep contact to a minimum during their rehab process, barring those that are in ICU, we only enter the enclosures when absolutely necessary and when we do go in we keep the duration to a minimum, we use cctv monitoring to allow us to see thow rhe birds are performing while not in the presence of humans
Yes cute baby overload. Baby paradise ducklings handed in today from Wanaka. Timey reminder that Paradise ducklings are native ducks and you need a permit to hold them. Avian Rescue Otago are permitted to hold and raise and release them. The regular public are not. So if you find a black and whiter or brown and white duckling please do the right thing. Thankyou to the people who found them. Our give a little is still running for on going help. Alternatively you can donate into our vet account VetEnt Alexandra 03-0442-0093101-02 Particulars: Alan Parker Code: 11450115 Reference: 615003
First swim, we still have our give a little running to keep these babies, feed our natives and pay our vet bills
We had such a busy weekend. We are still running our give a little pinned to the page. We still need more brooders if anyone has one of these cages lying about We can use as brooders for our influx of babies coming in.
New addition over the weekend. Busy weekend and busy start to the week with pickups all over central today.
Massive thankyou to Solander Gourmet Seafood for helping out keeping this handsome guy fed! Yous are absolute legends!
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