|
Published:
April 2, 2008
Wildlife
rescuers release birds back into streams after oil spill
Several
wild birds which were injured when they became coated in oil after
a spill along a mile-long stretch of stream in Mark, near Burnham,
were released back into the wild on Wednesday morning (April 2nd).
Five
oil-coated birds were rescued by volunteers from Secret World,
helped by a rescue boat crew from Burnham-based BARB, last month
when more than 20 volunteers helped the birds near the White Horse
pub in the village of Mark.
After
receiving several weeks of treatment, the birds were released
back into the wild on Wednesday by Secret World, as pictured here.
It
comes after a scare on Monday that a new oil spill had been found
in the village's rhynes which led to the birds' released being
delayed by 48 hours.
Erroll
stretches his wings during his release
Erroll
leads the way back into the water after his release
Happy
to be home again!
Residents
gather to welcome the birds home
RELATED
LINKS:
Oil
spill sparks wildlife rescue operation near Burnham
Environment
Agency investigates new oil spill scare near Burnham
|
