Photo: IAIN MCGREGOR

Original post – 02 Nov 2021
taken at South Island Wildlife Hospital

located in Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Original text:

Iain McGregor captures this adorable shot of a morepork/ruru being cared for at Christchurch’s South Island Wildlife Hospital in Episode Two of the @nzstuff series ‘This Is How It Ends’.⁠

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Photos: DR NATTIYA KRAJANGPIT

Original post – 16 May 2019
by South Island Wildlife Hospital

located in Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Original text:

We have had a Little German owl in care for a broken wing. Our clever vet pinned it 3 weeks ago. Last night the pins were removed. Today the owl is looking a lot better and is beginning to hold the wing on its own. Some physio will get the wing moving well.

These photos were taken after waking up from anaesthetic. Looking a little spaced out, but ate well.

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SIWH posted news on the Little Owl 2-3 weeks after this, saying:

its wing is responding to physio – is in an aviary, and flapping well

followed by a final update:

A long road – surgery, convalescence, and then twice weekly physiotherapy (which involved an anaesthetic). Finally on Wednesday he was released successfully, and flew strongly. Many thanks to Dr P and Dr N for their combined skills.

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Original post – 12 Aug 2020
by South Island Wildlife Hospital

located in Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Original text:

This little Ruru arrived 168 days ago with a broken leg. After a rebreak after pin removal his leg had to heal with a cast and then he needed to regrow his tail feathers. Now all ready to go he has been picked up by DOC for his trip back to Hokitika and home.
He is not a tame owl and was very indignant at being weighed for the last time. Good hunting. Thank you DOC for sending him over and taking him home.

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Original post – 25 Mar 2022
by South Island Wildlife Hospital

located in Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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This rather handsome Ruru (also known as a Morepork) was received on the West Coast of New Zealand, and transferred to South Island Wildlife Hospital for treatment.

For those willing and able please consider helping fund South Island Wildlife Hospital at the following DONATION LINK. Your generosity ensures the best possible care for their animal guests.

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Original post – 01 Feb 2022
by Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust

located in Kaikōura, Marlborough, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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“A Little Owl nestling was rescued from a water trough on a farm south of Kaikoura last week, after falling from its nest site in an oak tree during southerly winds.

“This young owl is still developing its wing feathers and is very thin. He was wet and in poor condition upon being found. Minor bleeding on the cere of the beak was sustained, as well as mild trauma to the right eye, due to impact from crash landing.

“The owlet has since been stabilised and transferred to the South Island Wildlife Hospital. This youngster will be rehabilitated until he has regained condition and is self-sufficient, before being returned to the wild.”

Photos: SABRINA LUECHT

Update:

“The young Little Owl that was rescued and transferred into care at the South Island Wildlife Hospital, is improving in energy levels after receiving regular fluids and small meals. Pictured is the owlet during weigh in. We look forward to seeing this owl back in the wild once rehabilitation has been completed. Thank you to the wonderful team at @siwildlifehospital”

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