A Tawny Owl being Examined (Copyright Bradley Photography, as part of the Passion Archive)
February 2007
Pat Goff receives a cheque for £85 raised for the Trust by children of Scremerston Primary School
Feeding a greenfinch chick
Hayley with pheasant chicks
Preparing for mass swan release
Released swans meet the locals
Swans below the Border Railway Bridge at Berwick
This mute swan looks like it needs feeding, but more likely telling the photographer to keep his distance.
This cygnet has a feather deformity known as "Angel Wing" on both wings, a condition referred to as "Propellor Wing".
Not suprisingly it is unable to fly in this condition.
Swans on the slipway on the River Tweed at Berwick near the Old Bridge, a favourite spot for coming ashore.
It is also a good spot for swan viewing and feeding.
Pat Goff holds an injured tawny owl (sturdy gloves advisable) while Trust Vet David Rollo prepares to examine it.
Hayley brought these pheasants in after they were discovered abandoned. One survived to near adulthood but was tragically killed on the road near the aviary before it could be released.
These barn owls and tawny owls are permanent residents as they are not fit enough to fend for themselves,
The most rewarding part of the Trust's work is releasing wildlife after treatment. In this case a guillemot is released at Cocklawburn Beach.
Young swans in their transport bags being prepared for a mass release at Kelso.
Always a tense moment. How will the newly released birds mix with the resident wildfowl.
Good news as the newly released young swans mix in with the local ducks.
