found a fox?
found a badger?
found an otter?
found a deer?
found a hare
found a hedgehog?
found a squirrel?
found a bird?
found a baby bird?
found a bat?
found a bat?

Please take part in the following Surveys:

Woodland Mammal Survey


www.woodlandmammals.com
Effect of pine martens
on squirrel numbers

Bird Atlas Survey

www.bto.org/birdatlas

NPWS Road Kill Survey:

www.biology.ie

 
  Kingfishers

ADULT BIRD > COMMON CONDITIONS >Kingfishers

 

Read the COMMON CONDITIONS section of ADULT BIRD first
Extra species specific conditions below


TRAUMA

  • Concussion

Clinical signs – unconsciousness. Immediate non response to stimuli, loss of corneal reflex, dilated pupils, muscle weakness.
Diagnosis – clinical signs
Treatment –as for standard bird head trauma
Comments – difficult to keep in captivity

  • Fractures

Clinical signs – occasional broken wings
Diagnosis – radiology
Treatment –as for general bird fracture treatment
Comments – difficult to keep in captivity

 

   
equipment Basic equipment
for wildlife rescue:

• Strong cardboard box
• Pet carrier / cage
• Towels
• Thick gloves

 

  Book Discount

bsava

  Normally priced at €84.00,   this manual is offered to   users of “Irish Wildlife   Matters” at the special   price of €56.00

Download order form HERE

 

Barn Owl Survey

www.birdwatchireland.ie
Email Sightings
(Dead or Alive) to
jlusby@birdwatchireland.ie