Wildlife Rescue - Moyles Court

07/06/2026

An urgent call from a distressed local resident who reported a crow attached to her ariel 30 feet up in the air led to a challenging but successful rescue of the unfortunate bird. Sometimes we are privileged to find other compassionate, caring people who in times of need step up and agree to assist us. One such person is Brad from Eagle Access in Ringwood. When he was informed of our difficulties he immediately sent Bob, driver and operator of a hydraulic Cherry Picker, along with all health and safety equipment required to enable our team member to be lifted into a position to reach the traumatised crow. It was firmly tied with strands of bailing twine to the Ariel, completely unable to free himself. Once freed he was brought back to our hospital for his wounds from the twine to be treated.

Many thanks to Brad and Bob from Eagle Access Ringwood for turning an impossible rescue into a success.

06/06/2026

Thank you all to the concerned residents in Fordingbridge who contacted us regarding this duck with a broken beak, he was eventually caught and admitted to our Wildlife Hospital. Luckily for him our dedicated team , who are faced with difficult injuries on a daily basis, are well versed with carrying out surgical repairs. The ducks beak is now pinned and after initial tube feeding he is once again able to eat for himself. Once the repair has fully healed, he has completed his course of medication and the pins are removed he will be returned to his home in Fordingbridge. We will update you. If you can donate towards this ducks veterinary bill and our work please see our page header where there are different ways to donate , thank you.

03/06/2026

🐦 Found a baby bird? Here's a quick guide on what to do.

At this time of year, we receive lots of calls from concerned people who have found baby birds. However, not every young bird needs rescuing.

Before picking up a baby bird, take a moment to observe it from a distance. Many fledglings leave the nest before they can fly well, and their parents are often nearby, continuing to feed and care for them.

If the bird is uninjured, alert, and in a safe location, the best thing you can do may be to leave it where it is and allow its parents to look after it.

🐦🐦‍⬛ Please check before you pick up a baby bird — its parents could still be caring for it.

31/05/2026

Another swan from Christchurch Quay. This poor swan had a narrow escape when chased by a dog and attacked on Christchurch Quay. Fortunately this time the injuries were not life threatening although the dog managed to bite hold of the swans skin on the lower back and pull out the tail feathers. All bite wounds are contaminated and require initial triage ( flushing with appropriately diluted antiseptic solutions ) and antibiotic treatment in addition to pain relief and topical therapies. Nursing care continues until treatment is completed and the wound has healed. All our admissions, before release, undergo a full professional assessment to make sure they are ready to return home back to the wild. This swan was very happy to be back home.

30/05/2026

The fourth swan admission on that day was a cob who had ventured away from his family into the territory of a breeding pair of swans with their family. A territorial fight ensued with the pair of swans trying to drown the insurgent, the pair getting the better of him. Luckily one of our volunteers saw what was happening , waded into the water and managed to rescue the almost drowned swan. He was admitted to our hospital in a very poorly state, lifeless, soaking wet and covered in mud so he needed immediate shock treatment, warmth, an IV drip and 24 hour nursing care. We are pleased to say that he has recovered well. A very big “ Thank You “ to all at Moors Valley who so kindly took the time to help to locate the cobs original family who had vanished from the scene.

30/05/2026

Four swan admissions in 30 minutes ! Three of them, the cob, pen and juvenile had all landed on the road in Ellingham Drove, Ringwood. Unbelievably someone in a vehicle who was obviously in a hurry drove through them ! As this incident was near to our RCVS registered Wildlife Hospital our team were on the scene immediately. The cob and the juvenile were both running around in the road obviously distressed, they were both soon caught but the pen had apparently taken the brunt of the RTC and was left lying dead at the roadside. The cob swan was inconsolable and both he and the juvenile were treated for shock and examined for any injuries by our veterinary team. After they had both recovered they were released into an appropriate area and went off together side by side to continue their lives sadly without the pen.

17/05/2026

An update regarding * the “ Ball Bearing” swan previously mentioned on the 29 April 2026. We are so pleased to report that after his life saving surgery, intensive care, nursing and final assessment he was ready to return to his home at Christchurch Quay.

16/05/2026

Slow worms are legless lizards but are occasionally mistaken for snakes. They are small ( 35 cm or less ) and have eyelids so that, unlike snakes, they can blink.

This slow worm was found on a road was admitted to our Wildlife Hospital having sustained an injury and lost its tail. Careful hydration ( part immersion in water of the correct temperature ), pain relief, antibiotics and an X-ray followed by a surgical procedure to repair the open wound should enable this one to make a full recovery. He will remain in our hospital until his wound has healed and his stitches are ready to be removed. He will then be returned to the wild to continue its life.

12/05/2026

After a possible territorial fight this badger was reported and found in a narrow gap between a wall and a shed. Not the easiest of rescues especially as the wounded badger was in pain. frightened and angry. our experienced volunteers managed to remove him from this gap and get him into a badger proof cage ready to transport him to our Wildlife Hospital. Once admitted he received fluids and pain relief to stabilise him before being anaesthetised or a clinical examination which revealed several minor bite wounds and an archetypal large rump wound ( picture in comments for those who prefer not to see ). All were infected and needing professional treatment and care. He is much brighter now; he needs daily medication and continued wound management so his recovery will obviously take some time.

12/05/2026