UPDATE: The monkey was expertly enticed down by his carers and is awaiting treatment. He helped himself to a piece of apple while he was waiting for them to return with a net.
This disgruntled, escaped patient -turned observer has been sitting in on Dr Wood's consultations this morning. We are scratching our heads trying to work out how to get him down so that his wounds can be treated. He was attacked by another Vervet and brought in to us by Monkey Matters. Watch this space! 🙊🍌
Our little dinosaur seems to be doubling in size on a daily basis!
Pterodactyls are back!! 🦕. This baby heron was brought to us yesterday, and almost seems to be saying thank you for his breakfast. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. 🩷😻🪽🐬
Little Scops owlets feeding.
Amidst so much negative news here is a story to warm your hearts on this windy, wintery day. ❤️
These two big, beautiful boys, in the prime of life, are looking for a new home. They are a little shy initially, but once they get to know you they can't get enough attention. Please contact us if you are able to offer them a permanent home; they have been in a cage in our hospital for quite some time now.
Getting up close and personal with this spectacular Sparrowhawk. He is spending some time with us rehabilitating after being found collapsed last week.
This little boy is still looking for his forever home.
This is one of our more unusual patients enjoying the big outdoors at his temporary rehab home. The Little Grebe (or dabchick) is a widely distributed, small water bird. They are unique in that they feed on feathers to protect their digestive tract from their rather sharp-edged diet of small crustaceans and fish. They are clumsy on land as their legs are set far back on their bodies and to accommodate this their nests are floating constructions anchored to submerged water plants.
Who is going to win the staring contest......?
One of our special patients having his first post-op meal. His story to follow.....
Nahoon Bird & Animal Clinic is primarily a small animal practice, specialising in Birds. We always f
