Unusual shopper

The stormy weather has caused chaos all over Britain over recent months; even Stapeley Grange was hit a couple of weeks ago leaving us with no power for two days, which proved interesting in the hospital.  As well as the seals and otters that have been brought into Stapeley, the recent high winds has also resulted in a number of birds being blown off course that have left them in difficulties and that has meant they have had to come in.

One such casualty was a Razorbill found limping along Llandudno High Street; struggling and clearly out of place it was in need of our help.  An RSPCA Inspector collected the sea bird from its 'shopping trip' on the high street and transferred it into Stapeley so that it could be checked for any injuries which may be causing it's lameness.  The pain was probably sustained from crash landing in the high winds but on initial examination, the legs did not reveal any wound or obvious injury.

The Razorbill was placed on a course of painkillers and over the space few days has begun to shown some improvement. Although it currently still needs to be assist fed sprats the bird has also begun to put on weight which is very encouraging.  I can't wait to see this rarely seen seabird recover and return to its natural coastal cliff surroundings.

By Michelle Bite

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