These adorable baby animals and birds have all been rescued by the RSPCA including these cute owlets in Lancashire
RSPCA officers and wildlife staff are busy saving lives as the spring wildlife baby boom begins – and these Lancashire owlets are just some of the lucky ones.
Here are just some of the adorable chicks and cubs the charity’s dedicated, expert, staff are currently taking care of.
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5. Rescued Leveret
A sweet little leveret was hand-reared by experts at East Winch Wildlife Centre, in Norfolk, after being brought in by a member of the public on 2 March whose son spotted him hiding under the equipment at a park in Sedgeford. He was cared for and released on 9 April.
Leverets are normally left alone from an early age and, often, for long periods of time - like fawns. Their mother returns to feed them, usually around dusk. If you’re concerned about a leveret who you believe is sick or injured please seek advice before approaching. Photo: RSPCA
The team at West Hatch Wildlife Centre, Somerset, are taking care of a number of baby animals, including their first duckling of the season who arrived in March having been found alone.
Baby ducks don’t often stray far from their parents so if they don’t return within two hours or you fear they’ve been orphaned, please call the RSPCA or a local wildlife rescuer for advice. Please do not disturb duck families but if you’re concerned they’re stuck in an enclosed space, please provide a safe route to leave without handling the ducks yourself. If they need moving, please call the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 for assistance. Photo: RSPCA
A litter of six fox cubs were rescued by an off-duty vet who was out walking in Swaffham, Norfolk, on 23 March, when she heard them crying under a bush near to their mother who had sadly been killed on the road. She took them in overnight and contacted the RSPCA the following day and they were taken by a wildlife casualty volunteer to East Winch Wildlife Centre, in Norfolk, for specialist care. The cubs still had their eyes closed and were thought to be between six and 14 days old. They’re all doing well in RSPCA care. It can be common during April and May to see fox cubs above the ground during the day and adults are usually nearby watching over them. You may also come across cubs waiting for their mother.
If you see a cub it is best to leave them alone unless it is necessary to intervene if they are in immediate danger, if their eyes are closed, or if they seem sick or injured. If the cub is in immediate danger then move them to a sheltered spot nearby and provide some dog or cat food and water. Check on them in 24 hours and if a mother hasn’t returned, please contact the RSPCA for help. Photo: RSPCA