Oxford Bird Rescue

Oxford Bird Rescue is the primary rehabilitation facility in Canterbury (NZ) for Little owls and Harrier hawks. Although over the years we have taken all types of wild birds from 2018 we are primarily concentrating on raptors. As we are a small, self funded husband and wife team we do not have the resources or manpower to collect birds so we do rely on people being able to bring them to us. We operate the shelter around our jobs so we do not have set hours but do try to make ourselves available as often as we can. Some birds will be cared for here while others will be passed on to the appropriate organisation depending on what they are and the circumstances. OBR looks to engage the local community in the work they do and encourage people to get involved in the rescue, rehabilitation and release stages. We have been involved in animal welfare and conservation for a number of years and originally started in bird rescue volunteering at Canterbury Raptor Rescue back in 2011. In 2016 Canterbury Raptor Rescue was taken over by Oxford Bird Rescue and the focus back onto raptors was undertaken. We have contacts in a number of government and non government organisations that deal with animal welfare, bird rescue and conservation issues. OBR is not a charity and is self funded. Any donations of food or equipment is gladly accepted.