2012
Spring Has Sprung (almost)
14/05/12 06:46
Although a little slow off the mark this year, the breeding season is finally with us as one or two fluffy little heads begin to take a peek over the parapet. Read More...
Raptors in Transit
05/05/12 16:03
During the spring & summer months we visit various country fairs and other similar events to spread the word about raptor care & conservation. However, getting our charges there in safe condition takes thoughtful preparation… Read More...
Wild Owl Nestbox Projects Join Forces
21/04/12 16:39
News of how the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary and Thornham Owl Project are joining forces to improve and extend this valuable conservation work throughout Suffolk, plus the buzzard that had been shot is safely released and a story about the attempt to re-locate a pair of Ospreys from their dangerous nesting site! Read More...
Mother’s Day Magic
01/04/12 12:34
Mums and Macaws joined our team at S.O.S. last Sunday as we celebrated Mother's Day in style! Read More...
Second Time Lucky!
17/03/12 09:53
We suspect it's quite rare that a bird of prey is rescued more than once in it's lifetime, but one of our patients this week had already been caught in, and then saved from, a fire - only to find himself on an unexpected journey 30 miles from home some few months later! Read More...
A narrow escape!
04/03/12 11:29
A recent admission to our hospital was a buzzard that had been shot in the body and wing. But despite a gloomy prognosis, careful treatment and some TLC are pointing to a full recovery. Read More...
Volunteers sought for South African Raptor Centre
18/02/12 18:10
We have been contacted by some fellow raptor rescue & rehabilitation enthusiasts in South Africa who are looking for paying volunteers to help with their work during the coming year… read on. Read More...
Nestboxes, Snow… and the B.T.O.
17/02/12 07:10
During National Nestbox Week, we include a report on the hedgerow birds at S.O.S. compiled by the B.T.O. and answer a query about the feeding of wild owls in very cold weather Read More...
Rescue & Rehab Report - 2011 Review
29/01/12 08:01
As things get under way for the year ahead, we look back at the rescue & rehabilitation record for 2011 Read More...
A Wild Start to 2012
15/01/12 09:15
Our "Wild Weekend" of adventure-inspired activities for Scouts & Guides commemorated the 70th Anniversary of the passing of the movement's founder, Lord Baden-Powell Read More...