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Hero of the skies: Fire brigade saves young kestrels in Nossen!
In Nossen, firefighters rescued a young kestrel from a church roof; the bird is cared for in a rescue center.
Hero of the skies: Fire brigade saves young kestrels in Nossen!
A remarkable rescue operation took place last Saturday in the Heynitz district of Nossen when a young kestrel was in distress at the snow guard of a church. An attentive resident noticed the wayward bird and immediately informed the head of the local fire department, Marcel Langenbacher. His absence was compensated for by the quick intervention of his deputy Pascal Wolf, who initiated the rescue operation.
A short time later, eleven firefighters went out to help the young kestrel. Signs of life from the bird were detected, which justified a fire department intervention. After initial care at the Lantzsch animal clinic in Nossen, it was decided to take the seriously injured animal to the wildlife sanctuary in Dresden, where it would receive the necessary attention and care.
A home for the little robber
At the wildlife sanctuary, Emilio Haring confirmed that the kestrel was doing well. The bird is estimated to be two to three weeks old and is eating well. However, he will probably have to stay in the reception center for two months before he can be released back into the wild. Common kestrels fly after four to four and a half weeks, but they need longer in the sanctuary to learn the ability to find food independently. Especially during the breeding season from May to August, the employees look after many baby birds that have to be fed every 15 to 20 minutes, which makes the work in the station quite challenging.
The wildlife sanctuary is not only a place of refuge for injured birds, but also a place for learning. Many people have the opportunity to observe the breeding of kestrels, especially during the feeding phase, which can be fascinatingly documented through personal observations. Nature and landscape photographers get their money's worth here when they capture the exciting moments of feeding, such as what was observed when feeding a pair of kestrels.
Further information about wildlife sanctuaries in Germany, including the one in Dresden, can be found on the website Wild Bird Aid be read. There you will find the locations and contact information that may be useful for a possible visit or fundraiser.
The story of the rescued kestrel is a wonderful example of the successful interaction of the community and the important work of animal keepers and the fire department, who do everything in their power to protect and preserve the lives of these small birds.