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Raven’s Rescue Norfolk

Based in Norfolk, UK
Corvid sanctuary
Rescue for any and all baby birds
Permanent home for non release corvids
Our goal is always to release where possible

09/05/2026

I apologise for the radio silence from us. I haven’t had a moment to myself! We’ve been incredibly busy answering calls and messages regarding wildlife on top of working and having a busy personal life.
A reminder that we don’t ordinarily take in injured adult birds as we don’t have the facilities to treat them. A lot of the calls we receive are not calls we can directly help with (they’re often mammals or injured birds), however we try our absolute best to advise and redirect.

24/04/2026

If you guessed Robin to the last post, then you would be correct!

21/04/2026

Quick reminder:

We are only open to juvenile/baby birds as we do not have that facilities to care for injured birds. Thank you for understanding

17/04/2026

Update: they are now at a 5 star home!

Well this isn’t one we regularly come across at Raven’s Rescue!

Although we don’t often assist with pet rehoming, these two budgies needed somewhere safe to go quite urgently, so we agreed to take them in and help find them a knowledgeable, long-term home.

Budgerigars (budgies) are some of the most misunderstood pets. They are very often sold as “easy” or ideal first-time pets, particularly for children. But in reality, they have complex needs that are frequently underestimated.

All too often, budgies are kept in cages that are far too small, with limited enrichment and a basic diet that doesn’t meet their nutritional requirements. Situations like this are incredibly common, and it’s why we feel it’s so important to highlight that these birds need far more space, stimulation, and care than many people realise.

Thankfully, these two have come to us in good condition overall, and we’re looking forward to finding them a home where they can truly thrive.

Although we do have some potential homes lined up, if you feel you could offer a suitable home to a pair of budgies, please do get in touch.

As always, any prospective owner/home will be vetted to ensure they have the knowledge, space, and commitment needed to give these birds the quality of life they deserve.

16/04/2026

We will now be admitting baby corvids. As of right now rooks are the main corvid found, they are also the highest conservation concern in the UK out of the corvus genus so it is incredibly important that we help them!

Rooks, unlike most other birds don’t regularly look after their babies if they land on the floor. If you see one on the floor try to place them back into a tree. If not possible, contact us or your local rescue.

As always please message us before dropping anything off.

10/04/2026

Just wanted to share a bit of an update.

A few weeks ago, during a storm, the avian flu tarpaulin was torn and part of the aviary was damaged. Sadly, Brenwen got out. Despite attempts to find her, we haven’t had any confirmed sightings since she got out. All we can do now is hope she’s safe and managing well in the wild.

Losing Brenwen, especially after Raighne, has been really difficult. It’s taken quite a toll on me, and (although I am still currently working as a wildlife rehabber), I’ve found it hard to feel motivated to get Raven’s Rescue back up and running, despite how much it means to me and everything that’s gone into it over the years.

Lola has been struggling too. She’s been much quieter, spending most of her time in one place and not really eating. They were never the same after Raighne died, but at least they had each other. They are social animals and I could see she was suffering. Because of that, we made the decision to bring in a new companion for her. Meet Lazarus, an imprinted carrion crow who as a baby had a rough start. She has only been with us for a few days but so far introductions are going gently and positively.

For now, I’m focusing on getting Lazarus settled and preparing my wildlife facilities again. I will reopen to corvids and ducklings in time, and will see how things go with other species after that.

Thank you, as always, for your support and understanding, it truly means a lot. And I’m sorry to have to bring this news.

21/03/2026

Call Courtesy

We know most of you are incredibly supportive, but just a gentle reminder to please be patient and kind when contacting us - or any rescue.

We are currently closed (as clearly stated on our Google page, where most calls come from). Even when we are open, everything we do is entirely voluntary alongside our jobs, our own animals, families, and personal commitments, on top of the wild animals already in our care.

This means we may miss calls, not always be able to get back to everyone (especially while closed, we try our absolute best during opening times to return calls), and we can’t always collect or take in every animal.

This morning we received a voicemail ending with: “this is a total waste of my time, this is ridiculous.”
We understand emergencies can be stressful, but comments like this are disheartening.

We are not obligated to answer calls or take in animals, especially when met with rudeness. It is entirely voluntary. We do this because we care, entirely off our own backs. So please, a bit of kindness and understanding would go a long way for every rescue.

Thank you to those who continue to support us. Thi is very much a minority of people we deal with. We are incredibly fortunate to only encounter a few rotten apples, unlike to many other wildlife rescues.

16/03/2026

You will probably notice a decline in the number of birds visiting your gardens over the next few weeks as they start focusing on nesting.

We’ve already noticed the absence of House Sparrows at our feeders this week!

15/03/2026

“It seems happy” or “it doesn’t look like it’s in pain or distress” is something we often hear when people find an injured wild animal but are hesitant to take it to a vet or rescue because they worry it will “just be put to sleep”.

It’s important to remember that wild animals instinctively hide signs of pain and distress to avoid appearing vulnerable to predators.
If an animal is injured and has been caught, it will be in pain and stressed, even if it appears calm.

While it is true that vets may sometimes make the decision to euthanise an animal on welfare grounds, professional help should never be withheld because of this.
If an injury is too severe for recovery, humane euthanasia is far kinder than leaving an animal to suffer without treatment.

Veterinary teams and wildlife rescuers share the same goal: doing what is best for the animal’s welfare.

At Raven’s Rescue we mainly specialise in rehabilitating baby birds. While we occasionally take in adult birds in emergencies or when the treatment required is fairly simple, complex injuries are best handled by vets as we are not veterinary professionals and do not have the facilities for that level of care.

I was initially going to post this with a photo of one of the many cases we’ve had where treatment was not given in time, however the image is rather graphic and some people would be opposed to seeing it. So here’s some corvids we rehabbed a few years ago.

Edit: I want to clarify that yes there are vets that will euthanise regardless of what is needed for treatment, this is very well known throughout the wildlife rescue community. However this does not mean you should avoid them. If an animal is seriously injured and a wildlife rescue/vet is unavailable (which is the reality for many) it is ALWAYS kinder to euthanise than prolong the suffering.
If anyone has ever contacted us regarding an injured animal, you know we try our absolute best to find you an appropriate rescue/vet first.

14/03/2026

It’s that time of year again when birds are hatching and young birds learning how to fly. At this stage it’s very common to see baby birds on the ground, especially fledglings.

While people often rescue them with the best intentions, many of these birds don’t actually need help, which can quickly overwhelm already busy wildlife rescues and rehabbers.

Before stepping in, take a look at our guide below on what to do if you find a baby bird.

You can also find your closest wildlife rescue here: https://directory.helpwildlife.co.uk

A couple of important exceptions with birds that are commonly seen:

• Swifts should never be on the ground. If you find a swift on the floor, please contact a wildlife rescue immediately.

• Rooks are different from other corvids. Their parents won’t feed them if they’re on the ground, so try placing the bird as high up in a tree as possible. If this isn’t possible, please contact us or another rescue.

• Pigeons and doves should also be put back in a tree as high up as possible as often their parents won’t feed them on the ground too. If not possible, please contact us or another rescue.

If you’re ever concerned or unsure about a bird, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for advice.

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