Monkey Haven has announced that the 2 Razorbills they were rehabilitating have now successfully recovered and have been released back into the sea.
As previously reported by Island Echo, back in January, the birds were found covered in oil on a beach in the south of the Island.
They were taken to Carisbrooke Vets, where they were checked over and washed several times to remove the harmful oil from their feathers. After being successfully bathed, Monkey Haven was asked to rehabilitate them until their feathers were fully waterproof again and they were able to be released.
Week by week the birds regained their strength and the beads of water started running off their feathers again – a sign that their waterproofing was coming back.
The Keepers got lots of regular expert advice to be certain the birds were getting the right treatment and staying on course for a full recovery.
Around a month later though, they have finally been released into the wild once again and were watched by the keepers who looked after them as they swam away to continue their lives at sea.
A spokesperson from Monkey Haven has said:
“We are missing these beautiful birds terribly but our hearts are full of love and praise for all who made their rescue, rehabilitation and release possible.
Huge thanks to everyone involved – especially team Haven, your incredible love and care is second to none and this is a wonderful achievement for all.”
You can see a video of the birds being released and returned to the wild here.
So lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Nice to have a good news story for a change.
Amen to that. So nice that people help creatures that can never help themselves.
To see them enter the water gladdens the heart