On Good Friday, Jean had a Red Kite brought to her by a farmer, who
had found it down on farmland in Low Marishes, Malton, having been shot in the throat….
Jean immediately headed off to see
Mark at Battle Flatts Vets where the bird was x-rayed, and it was confirmed
that she, an adult female, had been shot and had slight wounds to both wings
and blood in her mouth. The x-ray showed the pellet clearly visible in the
crop.
Over the last few days with Jean the kite has been feeding which has
managed to dislodge the shotgun pellet, and following a second x-ray this
afternoon after Jean had suspected another problem, it revealed a small injury
to one of her wing bones, but hopefully some rest, TLC and Jean’s expert care
will soon see her back in the wild.
If anyone knows anything about this crime
then please contact Jean on 01653 695124 or Malton Wildlife Crime Officer - PC
Jez Walmsley.
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