Amanzimtoti egret recovers at Crow
The bird will spend a month at the rehabilitation centre to fully recover. Thereafter, it will be released back into the wild.
AN ADULT egret, which was discovered in Amanzimtoti recently, tangled in fishing line, is making a good recovery at the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (Crow).
Also read: Crowned Eagle fitted with identification tag in Amanzimtoti
In a statement, Crow said that after the bird was found, the centre’s team sprang into action, swiftly removing the dangerous entanglement from its leg.
“Thankfully, apart from this ordeal, the egret suffered no other injuries. Now, under our care, this beautiful bird will be with us for at least another month as it recuperates and regains its strength,” it said.
Crow also recently released a sub-adult Kelp Gull that had arrived from Amanzimtoti in early February, showing signs of botulism. Crow’s nurses showered him with fluids, medication and, most importantly, love. After weeks of tender care and making a full recovery, the gull was released back into the wild.
DID YOU KNOW?
Click on the words highlighted in red to read more on this and related topics. To receive news links via WhatsApp or Telegram, send an invite to 061 694 6047.
Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom at 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist.
(Comments posted on this issue may be used for publication in the Sun)
