Please watch out for poorly gulls in Guernsey
Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal care Assistant wants to share some advice after a very busy weekend at the GSPCA with sick and injured gulls -
“Over the weekend The GSPCA have had 8 gulls come into our care with similar symptoms, not being able to fly and very lethargic.
One of the Gulls that was found outside Waitrose threw up this wooden skewer when at GSPCA.
The GSPCA are seeing an increase of animals (mainly marine birds) coming through our doors due to humans waste ie; plastic, causing them to become sick or injured.
HOW YOU CAN HELP!
PLEASE DO NOT;
• Please do not put your rubbish bags outside on the street during the day. Gulls and other birds will rip open the bin bags and eat whatever they think is food, including wrappers and packaging.
• Feeding them incorrect food. Gulls and other birds should NOT eat chips or bread! It makes them sick! If you would like to find out what to feed certain birds please contact The GSPCA or check out the RSPCA’s website.
• If you see any litter on the street, beach, sea etc please pick it up! If it’s a huge amount of waste contact The States of Guernsey - Environmental department. They should clear it up.
PLEASE DO;
• if you see a Gull unwell please report it to the GSPCA on the emergency line or bring the animal up to the shelter. We are a 24hour service and accept all animals day and night.
Please share this post to make the public aware of what’s happening to our local wildlife!
Please share to make the public Realise this is happening to our beloved wildlife!”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “At the GSPCA we often help over 100 sick and injured gulls a year but to help so many in a short period is always a worry.”
“The gulls we have been helping have all been Herring gulls which are predominantly a scavenger species and thousands can be seen feeding in and around the tip each day.”
“The numbers for this month are already into double figures and nearly all are from the North of the island.”
If you ever find a sick or injured animal you can call us 24/7 on 01481 257261, pop it in day or night or check this link for details http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals/wildlife-advice .”
“Hopefully number of birds is just a coincidence but when we see double figures of sick animals alarm bells do ring that there could be a source whether deliberate or accidental and if anyone has any concerns or information please do give us a call or email [email protected] .”
To help the wild animals in you care why not -
You can donate via our giving.gg page or create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf
To learn about the ‘Buy a Brick’ in the new Wildlife Hospital and find out more please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launch-buy-brick-proposed-new-wildlife-hospital
To learn more about our biggest project, become an Exclusive Build Partner and support our Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
To donate to the animals in our care another via our paypal page - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
To donate to Andy the seal pup please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4617/Help-the-seal-fpups-at-the-GSPCA or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
To visit the Just Giving page raising funds for life saving Intensive Care Units please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gspcaintensivecare or to buy one directly for the Shelter please visit https://brinsea.co.uk/small-animal-care/tlc-intensive-care-incubators/tlc-30-advance/
To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
To download a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
To see some of the animals looking for homes at the GSPCA please visit – http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
Another way to support us is our on site Charity Shop and refreshment area and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-onsite-charity-shop
If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days
For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship
On Monday 7th October at 630pm we have a volunteer induction evening and for more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
To see our upcoming guided tours please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca
To see our Wish List on our website please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
For lots more ideas on how you can support the shelter and the animals in our care then please visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
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