Kildare Wildlife Rescue said "gluetraps have no place in this world".
A robin, initially paralysed from the neck down after a glue trap ordeal, has soared back into the wild, all thanks to the skilled care of Kildare Wildlife Rescue.
A video posted on their Facebook page showcased the remarkable journey of the little robin. 'A Happy Ending for Our Little Robin Friend,' captures the bird's near brush with death and its subsequent transformation.
Remember the poor little robin that ended up in a glue trap before Christmas? After being stabilized, he was carefully washed several times to remove the glue substance from his feathers and skin. This process requires patience and care, as birds are very delicate. Please do not attempt this at home yourself. Luckily, this precious guy was a strong little character who took everything in his stride. We were beyond delighted to release him last week on a beautiful, crisp, sunny afternoon. If you would like to help us continue our important work please consider, joining our Patreon, donating to our fundraiser or PayPal in the link below. https://linktr.ee/kildarewildliferescue And please NEVER EVER use glue traps. #wildliferescue #irishwildlife #gardenbirds #robinredbreast #rescuerehabrelease #kildarewildliferescue #robin
Posted by Kildare Wildlife Rescue on Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The footage unveils the rescue mission as rehabbers, captured in action, tended to the robin after its admission into their care.
From being ensnared in sticky glue that had hardened, the bird underwent a meticulous cleaning process.
The staff, over a span of a few days, carefully washed away the glue substance, allowing the robin to regain its freedom.
A spokesperson for the organisation said: "While we know it wasn’t the intended target species, it is still a cruel and horrible faith for any animal. Glue traps have no place in this world. They cause nothing but a slow stressful death for any creature that may find themselves caught."
They added: "Luckily, this precious guy was a strong little character who took everything in his stride. We were beyond delighted to release him last week on a beautiful, crisp, sunny afternoon."
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