Blue Highlands Raptor Rescue & Avian Conservation Centre

We found a pigeon with a broken wing. We initially phoned the local vet who asked us to take it in, but advised it more than likely be humanely euthanised. We didn't want that, luckily my husband discovered Blue Highlands online and gave them a phone. The lady was very helpful and asked us to take it to their sanctuary. Once we dropped the bird off we discovered owners of the rescue centre have 30+ years experience in rescue and that birds with broken wings can be healed and released back into the wild. This is a no kill shelter, so any birds that can't be released stay there to be looked after by the marvelous team. Such great work that they do.
Apr 29th, 2022

The dedication and love with which these volunteers are treating injured and sick wildlife is truly inspiring and worth supporting!
Aug 3rd, 2021

Charlie is my Senegal Parrot unfortunately has an issue with the base of his heel on his left leg causing pain and bleeding I frantically looked for an Avian Vet, which after many phone calls and cry outs on social media realised that Vets were hard to come by in the highlands, though thankfully found one who helped pain relief. Charlie was amazingly offered help from Blue Highlands Raptor Rescue Avian & Conservation Centre today. It feels like a weigh has been lifted off my shoulders, there is nothing like the feeling of helplessness however hard you try. His pain is my pain and more which he senses and I cant control. Tonight Charlie was feeling better and I much more positive. We have now been blessed with the help from the most genuinely caring, knowledgeable and honest team of people dedicated to help and support all birds in need. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Charlie & Sally. xx
Nov 6th, 2020

Feb 27th, 2020

Maximus, Victoria, and all the raptures have a special place in our hearts. Especially because of The Blue Highlands Rapture Rescue Team! We were brought together by the senseless theft of Maximus a week ago. It was heartbreaking yet inspiring nonetheless. The staff and community took action to save and rescue Maximus. We held our breath until he was safely returned. Now we continue to monitor him and the other raptures that are saved daily by these wonderful people. Distance has no meaning for wildlife lovers from around the world Lauren Walsh, Chicago, USA
Jan 24th, 2020