I rescued a Buzzard!! RELEASE PICS NOW PG3!!

I was on my way back along the A35 yesturday about 3.30pm and noticed there was something in the road up ahead, the cars were driving around it, as i got closer i saw it was a huge Buzzard, she had her back to me so thought it was dead, i slowed down and as i pulled over she lifted her head with her wings spread out and was gasping.

I popped my hazards on and jumped out of the car, the only thing i had int eh car was an antifreeze sheet, i couldnt leave her in the middle of the main road so i grabbed it and carefully placed it over her, tucking her wings in i picked her up. She tucked her wings in perfectly and there was no blood of signs of any damage, she just seemed abit winded and in shock... I wrapped her in the sheet (avoiding the huge talons and dangerous looking beak!) covering the her head but with plenty of gap to breath under and put her in the passenger footwell of my car, the nearest vets was a 10 minute drive (felt much longer!!) so off i went.

She was very good apart from the little mishap of regurgitating her stomach contents all over my car carpet :roll: i swear it wasnt my driving! Anyway i ran in the vets and dragged some slightly nervous looking veterinary nurses out with big gloves on (she was waking up and abit more fiesty by now!). The vet said she looked ok and this morning the rspca picked her up to tkae her to a specialist in Andover to give her a thorough examination, if shes ok she will be released, am phoning later to check on her progress

Obviously i didnt take pics but this is what she looked like (but abit bigger), its not until you have one in your hands you realise the size and real beauty of them, i was shaking when i got to the vets.

Wow :shock:

They are stunning birds! I hope she makes a full recovery and can be released. Well done you, I hate it when I see motorists driving around animals.

your an angel

wow beautifullglad you rescued the birdy!:wave:

FAB! Well done youuu!

well done for you, I don't want to imagine what would have happened if you hadn't rescued her!!
Hope she makes a full recovery.Keep us updated on her progress.

(makes the little starling I rescued 2 weeks ago look sooooooo tiny - she passed away that night)

well done you,hate it when people just drive past things like that i mean dont they have a heart,i woulda been shaking too:shock: check out the size of that beak lol

WELL DONE, hun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks everyone,

Have just phoned she is now at the Hawk Conservency in Andover, apparantly they are just treating her for a chest infection at the moment according the veterinary nurse, ive just rung the hospital and left a message with one of the staff and they are going to get the lady looking after her to ring me

Oh wow!!! What an absolutely beautiful bird!! And you're just fabulous for stopping to help her

well done for rescuing her at least she has her whole life in front of her now instead of being run over.
Sallyx

Well done!

Fabulous!! Well done !!

I just cannot understand how anyone can drive round and just leave anything in the road. Thank goodness you came along

Well done your an amazing lady.Sending get well vibes to the beautiful buzzard

Thanks! Im sure you lot would do the same!

Have spoken to the hawk place today and they say shes making good progress they are treating her with nebulisers and antibiotics and are going to keep me updated. Lookig forward to the day she will be released again

What a great story. So pleased that you were able to help.

Hope she goes on to live a wonderful healthy life.

You are brave, they are huge, we get a lot of them in our area. Well done for saving her and giving her a chance, hope she makes a full recovery.

well done quick thinking and good observation i have flown buzzards in my falconary classes they are big, but you want to try holding a golden eagle female they are so heavy that after 15mins of holding your arm gets soooo tired:lol:

weldone!!!

I must say buzzards are one of my fave british birds of prey (im a complete bird geek)

I hope she pulls through and weldone for being so caring

I know they are huge, i have handled birds of prey and buzzards have always been my fave. Magnificent animals.

Well today we released the Buzzard, it was amazing!!!!! Seeing it swoop up and then glide down onto a branch of a tree looking down at us, such an amazing moment that i will treasure, have taken some pics will post them soon.