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Welcome to Brent Lodge Bird & Wildlife Trust |
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Brent Lodge Bird & Wildlife Trust is a wildlife hospital. We are located near to Chichester, in the South of England. We are dedicated to the treatment, rehabilitation and release of injured wild birds and mammals. For every creature that our supporters enable us to nurse back to health, the difference between life and death is not only relevant to itself but also it's potential future offspring!
In a world where our wildlife is coming under ever increasing threat, enabling individual creatures to return to breed in the wild is taking on increasing ecological importance with every passing year.
We are a voluntary organisation, funded entirely by our supporters, without whom we would be unable to survive!
For more information, please visit the About Us section of this website.
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A decline in the greenfinch population has been blamed on an infectious disease.
The British Trust for Ornithology says trichomonosis is also taking a toll on the chaffinch population, but bird lovers can help combat its spread by keeping bird feeders and tables clean.
For the full story, click the following link to access the short video clip on the BBC News website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-11037830
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Garden birds at risk from feeders |
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Garden birds at risk from feeders
Researchers at the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) are concerned that garden bird feeders could be putting birds at risk.
A 13-year study has found that the salmonella infection can build up on feeders and then spread among birds.
The study revealed that greenfinches and house sparrows appeared to be particularly vulnerable to the disease.
Bird lovers are being advised to disinfect feeders regularly to minimise the risk of infection.
Full item: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8599509.stm
Source: BBC News, 3 April 2010. |
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URGENTLY REQUIRED: Dog and Cat Food |
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We are currently in desperate need of tinned dog and cat food for the hedgehogs and other mammals.
If you could help to feed our patients, please get in touch via our contact page or drop off your donation at Brent Lodge.
Thanks in advance! |
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