The injured bird arrived with a possible shoulder injury after flying into the net.
Staff at the SSPCA National Wildlife Rescue Centre at Fishcross nursed a bird of prey back to health after it was found trapped inside a fishing net that it had flown into.The ranger, who ringed the bird, had taken him to a vet to be checked over before bringing him to the centre to undergo quarantine for two weeks.
Scottish SPCA National Wildlife Rescue Centre assistant manager, April Dodds said: “The 11-year-old adult male osprey came to us last month after flying into a fishing net. He was unable to fly but apart from that he thankfully seemed unharmed. “He had to undergo two weeks in quarantine due to bird flu regulations, where he was able to rest, eat and receive veterinary care and once that period was over he advanced to our large eagle aviary to build up his strength and muscles to fly. After just under three weeks he appeared to be flying well and was given an x-ray just to confirm there were no other issues.
For more info on what to do if you are concerned about a bird of prey, visit www.scottishspca.org/advice/birds-of-prey If anyone is concerned about an animal, they can contact the SSPCA confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.
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