Our work
From egg to release
Every rescue is different, but most follow the same journey. Here's what rehabilitation actually looks like, day-to-day.
Step 1
Egg
Abandoned or salvaged eggs incubated by hand around the clock.
Step 2
Nestling
Tiny, featherless babies needing feeding every 20–30 minutes.
Step 3
Fledgling
Learning to fly and forage in a safe, gradual setting.
Step 4
Recovery
Wound care, fluids, rest — whatever each bird needs to heal.
Step 5
Release
Soft release back to suitable wild habitat once strong enough.
Our impact
Numbers tell part of the story. Behind each one is a person who found a bird and a bird that got a second chance.
The birds we care for
We work with the small wild birds you'll see around Warrington gardens, parks and waterways: robins, blackbirds, sparrows, blue tits, finches, swifts, pigeons and more. Each species needs a slightly different approach to feeding, housing and release.
A day in the life
Tiny babies are fed every 20–30 minutes from dawn until dusk. Injured adults need quiet recovery space, medication, and careful monitoring. Older fledglings move into outdoor aviaries to build flight strength before release.
Public benefit
Beyond the birds themselves, the rescue gives the local community a trusted, free service for what to do when wildlife is in distress. People who would otherwise feel helpless can act — quickly, kindly, and correctly.
- A reliable local point of contact for residents, vets, and councils.
- Free public-education content on garden bird welfare.
- Reduced suffering for protected and declining native species.
- A live community hub of 6,400+ people learning about local wildlife.