A Eurasian Kestrel(Falco tinnuculus) , a grade 2 protected species, became stuck in a bird net at National Quemoy University. After rescue and assessment by Kinmen County Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Association that it had normal flying ability, the bird was released today (23) by park director Cheng Jui-chang and retuned to nature.
The rescued bird became stuck in a net installed to prevent pigeons from nesting on balconies at the university. Luckily, it was discovered early by staff and students and sent to Kinmen County Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Association. After being examined by a vet and cared for by staff, the bird was found to have no external injuries and normal flying ability, so it was released without a hitch today.
Kinmen National Park Headquarters has commissioned Kinmen County Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Association to care for injured wild birds to give injured wild bird a chance to return to nature and to understand the risk factors for birds in Kinmen. To date, in 2021 211 birds have been rescued, with 60 involved in collisions with vehicles, the main cause; other serious dangers are window kill (injury,) bird nets and fishing nets. Autumn and winter is the time when birds of prey migrate south and the best time for birdwatching in Kinmen. The Headquarters calls on people who find an injured wild bird to notify Kinmen County Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Association (082-333587) promptly. It is hoped through bird rescue and release to allow the public to understand the living habits of wild birds and pay attention to the environment to achieve the goal of conservation.
A vet gave the bird a health examination
The kestrel was released back to the wild by park Director Cheng Jui-chang