Bird rescue taken to new heights

A four-week-old brown goshawk has been reunited with her mother after falling out of her nest.

The young female bird was found at Spalding Park Golf Club on October 18 by staff before being given to Just Raptors Wildlife Rehabilitation.

After a week away from her mum, the bird was returned to her nest in a mammoth effort from Spalding Golf Club, Aussie Tree Services and Just Raptors.

Janelle Ende from Just Raptors said the bird wasn’t dealing with being away from the nest.

"We get a lot of goshawks come through and most of them are fine, but she wouldn't eat and she kept calling out for her mother," she said.

"After keeping her for almost a week I spoke to other experts and we decided we would try to put her back in the nest.

"The mothers don't usually reject them and she should be accepted back."

Spalding Park Golf Club greenkeeper superintendent Chris Clarkson said some players alerted him to the bird.

"I was mowing the green at the time and when I came over I thought it was dead," he said.

"We're really glad the bird is OK and has been returned to its mother."

Mrs Ende approached Josh Parry from Aussie Tree Services to see if they could help put the bird back in its nest.

Mr Parry said they were more than happy to help for a good cause.

"We always try to help out where we can when it comes to native animals," he said.

"We work on and off with Janelle and we're glad we can help."

Mrs Ende said the bird would likely start flying in the next two weeks.

"It's mother and baby bird will both be happy she is back in the nest," she said.

"I'm glad it all worked out and am thankful for the support of Spalding Park Golf Club and Aussie Tree Services for their help."