We have an outbreak of avian flu currently in Brighton UK and possible it could be in Ireland also I guess? Symptoms are weakness, unable to fly and becoming lethargic . I have seen a couple of seagulls acting weird around town.
Despite how you are rightfully cautious of this very large strong raptor, it's also extremely terrified of you. The more you handle it, coax, and check in on it, its panic continues & it burns additional energy.
If nobody will take it today, it wants cool shade, privacy, and access to water (whether you see it drinking or not). To be left alone & not bothered.
Hopefully by morning someone will contact you. My experience is minimal, only from being in a situation similar to yours once. The bird I tried to rescue ended up dying because I couldn't find an expert to take it on short notice. Unfortunate, but, you've done the right thing regardless of what happens.
Chikadee2k3 on June 29th, 2022 at 18:49 UTC »
Need to find a wildlife rehabilitator.
m135iblue on June 29th, 2022 at 20:37 UTC »
We have an outbreak of avian flu currently in Brighton UK and possible it could be in Ireland also I guess? Symptoms are weakness, unable to fly and becoming lethargic . I have seen a couple of seagulls acting weird around town.
BoomZhakaLaka on June 29th, 2022 at 22:40 UTC »
Despite how you are rightfully cautious of this very large strong raptor, it's also extremely terrified of you. The more you handle it, coax, and check in on it, its panic continues & it burns additional energy.
If nobody will take it today, it wants cool shade, privacy, and access to water (whether you see it drinking or not). To be left alone & not bothered.
Hopefully by morning someone will contact you. My experience is minimal, only from being in a situation similar to yours once. The bird I tried to rescue ended up dying because I couldn't find an expert to take it on short notice. Unfortunate, but, you've done the right thing regardless of what happens.