My Name is George Duncalf
I have been handling birds of prey for over 16yrs. And rehabilitating injured casualties since 1994. For several years I worked alongside one of the larger national bird of prey charities, including a stint as chairman. But when I moved up to the Fens in North Cambridgeshire in 2002 I decided I could be more effective if I were to concentrate on my local area, and so I formed The Fenlands Bird of Prey Rescue.
I specialise in wild injured birds but also treat and rehome captive bred birds such as those that are used in falconry, and over the years I have been in contact with nearly all our native species and a great many non-native species.
It did not take me long to realise that although all birds of prey need specialist care and facilities if they were to have the best chance of being re-released back into the wild, [facilities most normal bird rescue groups just do not have], each species actually needed their own specialist way of being handled and cared for. Because if you treat a short-eared owl like you would a tawny owl or a sparrowhawk like you would a kestrel there is a good chance they would not survive. Over the years I have accumulated a vast amount of knowledge about each species, which helps me, treat each individual case the best way possible for that species.
I take in many casualties each year from various sources, such as the RSPCA, the police, vets and of course the general public. All the care, housing, vets bills and food bills are funded by my wife and I, plus the odd donation. I am very lucky to have a friend who is a top avian vet and he treats everything at cost price. I would never keep going without his help. Thanks Malcolm.
On the helpful advice page it tells you what to do if you find an injured bird, and of course you can always get in contact with me for further help via this web site, or by phone on 01945 581682 or email me at fenlandsrescue@aol.com Obviously the phone will give you an immediate answer to any worries, as even if I am at work my wife is normally around.
Remember the sooner the casualty gets into experienced hands the better the prognosis.
George and Ginny the female Goshawk
