A number of people I have spoken to recently have been avidly following the progress of a Tawny Owl admitted on 12th December last year.

Found as a heap of feathers at the side of a lane in West Yorkshire and pretty much devoid of life, I have been guiding and advising Kathy and her staff at Meltham Wildlife Rescue as to its needs and ongoing requirements, every few days, as I have nursed many such casualties over the years.

I am therefore thrilled to report that following one-to-one care over the past three weeks, the owl is making significant progress and now regained full sight in both eyes. He will be going out into the aviary in around a week, and we are aiming to release back to the wild in the 2nd half of this month.

Top marks to Kathy for believing me that such a repair and rehab was possible, no matter how poorly the bird was on admittance. Also for being an excellent pupil and following my guidance to the letter, and for providing and maintaining an ICU cage for an extended period in the hospital. I'll give an update when the rehabilitation and release is finally completed.

Knowledge is best when shared!

Nigel