Safe ‘nesting’ at Crag’s View
Many animals have been given a second chance.
NUMEROUS injured creatures have been returned to the wild after recuperating at Crag’s View Wild Centre.
Recently, five African palm swift chicks were brought to the centre after a number of nests were destroyed when a palm tree was felled.
The centre’s spokesman Ina de Koker said one of the chicks had already been released.
“The centre will release the swifts as soon as they are old enough, and are able to sustain good flight,” she said.
Another guest to the centre was a black sparrow hawk with an injured wing.
Ms de Koker said that once the wing had healed, staff opened the cage to see if it would be able to take flight. The hawk wasted no time, flying off at some speed, much to their relief and joy.
A large spotted genet, which had been struck by a vehicle, took a couple of months to regain full health. The animal had some sight problems caused by pressure on the brain.
It was examined by veterinarian Dr Dave Watson who declared it fit to return to the wild.
The centre is currently home to an adult blue duiker which was hit a vehicle. It is recovering from head injuries.
A Burchell’s coucal chick arrived at the centre after its wings were bitten by dogs. The toes on one foot were broken. The bird took some time to stabilise but was on the path to recovery.
For more info about the centre contact 071 5455054.
