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The Hawk Conservancy Trust
Charity No: 1092349 - Company No: 4304161
Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire. SP11 8DY, UK
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Hospital Update - Index

In June 2005, we see Tawny Owl chicks, a Red Kite, a White-tailed Sea Eagle and a trio of Great Grey Owl chicks.
In July 2005, we see more Tawny Owl chicks, Little Owl and Kestrel chicks, a Milky Eagle Owl, more from the Great Grey Owl chicks - and a late new arrival!.
In August 2005, the Tawny Owl chicks are almost ready to go, the Great Grey Owl chicks have gone, a weak Peregrine, and the new arrival is growing!
In September 2005, Little Owl chicks, Red Kites and a European Eagle Owl - and a late new arrival!.
In October 2005, Tawny and Barn Owls, Sparrowhawks, Kestrels, a Red Kite, a couple of our own birds - and a sad departure.
In November 2005, more Owls, Sparrowhawks and Kestrels, a couple of our own birds and don't they grow!
In December 2005, more Owls and Kestrels, a couple of our own birds and the end of an era - Widgeon is no more!
In January 2006, Parsnip has trouble eating, more owls and a buzzard, and the Red Kites go free!
In February 2006, Trevor is cold and not eating, more owls, five kestrels, and a buzzard.
In March 2006, Goose has blocked sinuses, one of the Red Backed Hawks has a leg infection, and some new arrivals.
In April 2006, a number of owls, kestrels and buzzrds, plus a Red Kite, Snowy Owl, Bert and Madeleine.
In May 2006, an unusually quiet month with a buzzard, three Barn Owls and a Tawny Owl.
In June 2006, a Tawny Owl, a Little Owl, a Sparrowhawk, a Buzzard and Beamish.
In July 2006, Tawny Owl chicks, new arrivals and a number of wild birds that couldn't be saved.
In August 2006, Buzzards, Tawny Owls, Kestrels, Little Owls, a Peregrine Falcon than fell out of a church tower and a couple of very special new arrivals.
In September 2006, a Tawny Owl, Kestrels, Buzzards and a Siberian Eagle Owl.
Sparrowhawk being tube fed
In October 2006, Tawny Owls, Kestrels, Sparrowhawks, Buzzards, a Little Owl, an African Fish Eagle and a Gyrfalcon.
Young Hobby
In November 2006, a Black Kite, Tawny Owls, Kestrels, Buzzards and a Hobby.
In December 2006, Tawny Owls and Kestrels, Sparrowhawk and Barn Owls - and a few of our own birds (Galaxy, Sirius and Coll).
In January 2007, Barn and Tawny Owls, Kestrels, a Sparrowhawk and a Hobby. Sirius and Galaxy are still off sick, but Coll is back in his aviary
Duffy in hospital!
In February 2007, 15 patients including eight of our own - some of which are very well known birds.
Black Kite having eye drops
In March 2007, sparrowhawks, buzzards, kestrels and barn owls, plus some of our own birds
In April 2007, six wild birds and some of our own birds. Bottom has a sore on her side/back(?)
In May 2007 issue another six wild birds plus some releases and our Gyrfalcon has a bad foot.
In June 2007 issue another six wild birds plus owls, owls and more owls!.
In July 2007 issue twelve wild birds including two young Peregrine Falcons.
In August 2007 issue owls, kestrels, buzzards, sparrohawks and even an escaped Eagle Owl - and some new chicks.
In September 2007 issue wild owls and kestrels, a few of our birds and we hit 100 wild birds admitted in 2007.
Buzzard in hospital bay
In October 2007, traffic accident victims and ticks. Tawny Owls, Barn Owls, Buzzards and young Black Kites, plus some Trust birds.
Barn Owl in hospital
In November 2007, a number of losses and a number of successes, some Trust birds and a release.
In December 2007, Barn Owls, Tawny Owl and a Little Owl; Buzzards, Kestrels and Sparrowhawks - and our Malaysian Wood Owl and Bateleur Eagle.
In January 2008, Barn Owls and a Little Owl; Buzzards and Kestrels - and the return of an old friend.
In February 2008, the cold, wet and windy weather means a lot of work for the Hospital.
Baby Burrowing Owl being fed
In March 2008, a quet month - six new arrivals and the first hatching of 2008.
In April 2008, Barn, Tawny and Long- and Short-eared Owls; Sparrow hawks, Buzzards and Kestrels - and that's just the wild stuff.
In May 2008, eleven wild birds, and Madeleine is improving.
In June 2008, twenty-one wild birds, including a number of chicks and some of our own young.
In July 2008, thirty-six wild birds, young and older, some more of our own young and a Red-backed Hawk.
In August 2008, twenty-two wild birds plus sixteen Tawny Owls in pre-release. More of our own birds - young and not so young.
In September 2008, nineteen wild birds plus our own young birds are growing up, and Mace is improving.
Red kite being given an injection
In October 2008, nineteen wild birds plus three of our own young birds that are developing nicely.
Barn owl in hospital box
In November 2008, Barn Owls Kestrels, Buzzards, a Merlin and a lost Barbary Falcon.
Red kite being given an injection

In December 2008, Barn and Tawny Owls, Kestrels, Buzzards, a Red Kite and an exciting new arrival.

Peregrine Falcon
In January/February 2009, Barn, Tawny and Long-eared Owls; Buzzards and Kestrels; Peregrine Falcons and Sparrowhawks -as well as Trust birds.
Tawny Owl
In March/April 2009 frounce appears in some of the wild birds received for treatment.
Honey Buzzard
In May 2009, a range of owls, falcons, hawks and buzzards, and a rare visitor - a Honey Buzzard
imprinted Tawny Owl
In June 2009, a range of owls, falcons and buzzards, and some new hatchings - Yellow-billed Kites
Tawny Owl being ringed ready for release
In July 2009, Some good releases, plus treatment to Barn, Little and Tawny Owls, Peregrines and Kestrels and Buzzards
Buzzard
In August 2009, a relatively small number of birds to treat, including Barn, Little and Tawny Owls, a Sparrowhawk, a Red Kite, Kestrels and Buzzards
Swallow nest
September 2009 was not the best month for outcomes. Swallows nesting in the viewing area did well.
 
In October 2009, a smaller number of birds to treat, including Barn and Tawny Owls, Kestrels, a Buzzard, a Sparrowhawk and a Red Kite
 
In November 2009, ten birds to treat, again including Barn and Tawny Owls, Kestrels, Buzzards, a Red Kite and a Sparrowhawk
Common Buzzard
In April 2010, Barn, Tawny and Little Owls; Buzzards and Kestrels; Red Kites and Sparrowhawks.