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CapeNature-Permitted Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility
Rescue | Rehabilitation | Release
Cape Town
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17/06/2025

Grebes are one of our favourite species to work with. They are small, delicate waterbirds with big personalities.

This Little Grebe was recently rescued after it wandered into someone’s home. These birds aren’t well adapted to walking on land and often need assistance when found in unusual places.

In this case, the grebe was slightly underweight and lethargic, likely grounded after a storm or disoriented while searching for water. Thank you to everyone involved with the rescue of this bird.

10/06/2025

A Simple Act with a Big Impact!

Sometimes the smallest intervention can make the greatest difference. We were recently contacted by one of our dearest friends, Giselle, after a Red-eyed dove nest was accidentally displaced, with a tiny chick still inside. Fortunately, the parents were still nearby, and with just a little guidance, Giselle created a temporary nest and secured it in a nearby tree.

The result? A beautiful reunion. The parents returned, resumed care, and just a few days later, the chick successfully fledged the nest, as seen in the first photo.

Too often, healthy chicks and fledglings are admitted unnecessarily. With a bit of effort and the right advice, many of these babies can be kept with their parents, giving them the best possible chance of survival in the wild.

Important note: This approach doesn’t apply to all situations. Hypothermic, dehydrated, or injured chicks may not survive without professional care. Always contact an experienced wildlife rehabilitation facility before intervening.

Well done, Giselle, for going the extra mile and giving this little one the best start in life!💛

28/05/2025

We have been informed that UrbanWild Conservation hasn’t received any sponsors yet through this year’s Santa Cause for Paws campaign, and we would love your support.

Here are some of our current and past patients, each of whom represents the kind of care your donation will help us continue to provide.

Each bird can be sponsored for just R250, and at the end of the year, which is our busiest season - Santa Cause for Paws will use these funds to purchase essential items directly for our facility.

How to sponsor:
1. Click on a photo in the Santa Cause for Paws album.
2. Type “Sponsor” in the comments.
3. Santa Cause for Paws will respond with banking details and further instructions.

Your support helps us save lives and give wild birds a second chance. Thank you for helping us inspire change.💛

27/05/2025

This Laughing dove was unfortunately caught by a dog and sustained several deep lacerations under both wings. He was brought to us in urgent need of care and has since been stabilised and treated.

While some of the photos may be difficult to see, they play an important role in highlighting the journey of recovery and the resilience of our wild patients. With continued care, this dove is expected to make a full recovery within only a month. The wounds will be healed, and its feathers will have regrown. Stay tuned for that update.

Thank you to those who support our work. Every rescue reminds us why wildlife rehabilitation matters.

26/05/2025

Winter has arrived in Cape Town. Despite being outside the typical breeding season, we're still admitting a few unexpected nestlings into care. These little ones are keeping warm and cozy, and we hope you are too!😊

19/05/2025

Well done to everyone who guessed correctly - this little bird is indeed a Malachite Kingfisher!

This Malachite was rescued after it collided with a window, which resulted in a minor concussion. Thankfully, the injuries were not serious, and the bird is making a steady recovery in our care.

Malachite Kingfishers are known for their beautiful appearance, and it’s not often we get to admire one up close. So let’s take a moment to appreciate the incredible detail and beauty of this bird - from their bright orange-red feet, iridescent blue-green feathers, to the delicate crest on its head.

These birds are typically found along freshwater habitats such as streams, rivers, and wetlands, and they eat small fish and aquatic insects.

14/05/2025

Let's see who can correctly identify this special patient in our care.😊

12/05/2025

Why Wild Birds Need Professional Care:

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing a series of educational posts highlighting why it's so important to take injured or orphaned wild birds to permitted wildlife rehabilitation centres or experienced rehabilitators, instead of attempting to care for them at home.

Each post will feature real-life examples of the consequences that well-intentioned, but incorrect, public interventions can have on birds. Today, we’re focusing on the importance of appropriate housing in rehabilitation.

In professional facilities, different species are housed in carefully designed environments suited to their unique needs. Housing a bird in the wrong conditions, can lead to serious consequences.

This Speckled pigeon was kept in a small cage with narrow bars for just a short time before arriving at our facility. Unfortunately, the confinement caused severe feather breakage and wing injuries from trying to escape. As a relatively large bird, this species requires ample space to reduce stress and prevent harm.

Thankfully, in this case, the pigeon’s injuries are treatable, and its feathers will be replaced during its next moult. With proper care, we expect a full recovery. Sadly, not all cases end this well. We’ve had birds arrive so severely injured by inappropriate housing that euthanasia was the only humane option.

This is why professional care matters. Every bird deserves the right space, the right treatment, and the best chance at recovery.

08/05/2025

We would love to hear from you!

As we plan some changes to our social media content, we want to find out what kind of content you would enjoy seeing more of.

- Behind-the-scenes at our facility
- Fun facts about birds and conservation
- Educational posts on rehabilitation and care
- Bird identification tips
- Rescue videos, Q&AS
- Or something completely different?

Drop your ideas in the comments below, your input helps us create content that informs, inspires, and connects us all to the conservation of wildlife.

06/05/2025

We are incredibly grateful to Parrot Supplies Company for this generous food donation that we have received! This vital contribution will go a long way in feeding numerous wild birds in our care, from orphaned chicks, and injured rescues, to those recovering in rehabilitation. Every bag of food means another life supported, another chance at recovery, and another bird heading towards a successful rehabilitation.

Thank you for your support. Your kindness truly makes a difference.💛

Please note that this food is only used for certain species, and it only forms part of their diets while in rehabilitation.

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