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The Starlight Trust
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Small animal charity based in South London. Operating a pigeon sanctuary and HelpWildlife.co.uk which helps people who find injured wildlife. Advocating especially for the maligned and misunderstood.

Need advice? Please visit helpwildlife.co.uk/help
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Sashi almost exactly 3 years apart.

Her sinuses were so infected that she had severe neurological symptoms. Yet she immediately squeaked to be fed.

She had a long road to wellness but look at her now! She is a permanent resident as she still has occasional neuro symptoms.

#PigeonSky #GlowUp
A white pigeon with dark wing tips and tail lays on a concrete ground. Her head is upside down and her face is noticeably messy and sticky. The same pigeon sits on a branch in an aviary, now with a lot more dark colouring speckled across her body. She is objectively beautiful as well as round and glossy with health.
September 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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We are officially still closed to new pigeons as our permanent space is full and then some. But the odd one keeps sneaking in. These are our 3 current guests. Click the pics to learn more about them.

#PigeonSky
Camilla is a domestic pigeon who has been straying around the local area this week. Alt: A small, almost entirely white pigeon sits on a perch inside a cat carrier. She is looking off to the side and the shadows falling on her face make her look like she is deep in thought. This is Fozzie, a young racing pigeon who sadly suffered a broken wing during her first race. Alt: A young but large racing pigeon inside a cat carry box. She is staring at the camera quite intensely. Soya is a high flyer who was suffering with salmonella. He's had a long journey but is now on the mend and should move outside soon. Alt: A grey and white pigeon poses handsomely within a cage. His wing is a little dropped (unfortunately, a common effect of salmonella in pigeons).
August 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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He's a 3 year old ex-racer with one wing, she's a 10+ year old feral with PMV damage but they fell instantly in love and will celebrate two years together soon. Here's Turnip (left) and Joy (right) having a snuggle in the sunshine this morning 🥰

#StarlightTurnip #StarlightJoy #PigeonsOfBluesky
Two pigeons cuddle in a nest cup. On the left is a handsome red boy with a large cere and pronounced eye rings, showing he is a dominant male. On the right is a pretty chequered girl. She is glaring at the camera as if to say 'can we have some privacy please?'.
April 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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We're looking for someone to help out with some admin tasks. It's a perfect role for someone who is passionate about animals but isn't able to do hands-on animal care. You can make a difference for animals from the comfort of your sofa. Visit starlighttrust.org.uk/volunteer to apply.
#Volunteer
March 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Sometimes, aviary cleaning has to pause while Forrest sits on my foot 🥰

#PigeonSky
A pigeon with a balding head sits happily on a humans foot, as seen from above
February 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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A cartoon. The left panel says 'how some see pigeons' and below the text is a drawing of a scraggy looking rat with wings and red eyes. The right panel says 'how pigeons really are' and below the text is a drawing of a plump, shiny pigeon with sparkly eyes and a smiley face.
February 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Owing to other pressures, we've produced a very short report on our activity in 2024. You can read it here - starlighttrust.org.uk/annual-repor...

In short...
102 animals cared for
343 samples tested for pigeon rescues
Over £2000 raised for wildlife rescues
840 animals helped through our helpdesk
Annual Report 2024 – Starlight Trust
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February 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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This is heartbreaking! Please, please keep dogs on a lead around waterfowl. These tragedies are all too common.
Much-loved swan dies at Healing Manor after dog attack - BBC News
Sid roamed Healing Manor, in Healing, for several years and was popular with guests.
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January 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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We're, 50,000 of us, half way to a Westminster Hall debate on the future of driven grouse shooting. Thank you to those who have signed and those organisations who have shared and promoted this petition petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Ban driven grouse shooting
Chris Packham, Ruth Tingay and Mark Avery (Wild Justice) believe that driven grouse shooting is bad for people, the environment and wildlife. People; we think grouse shooting is economically insignifi...
petition.parliament.uk
January 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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New girl 'Pidge' has paired up with ex-racer boy 'Fleece' and they've laid their first eggs. They'll be swapped with fake eggs as we don't breed our birds but first I had to capture how beautiful and proud she looks atop her potential babies.
A very pretty, proud pigeon with two eggs tucked underneath her
January 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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"The RSPCA urged residents to use humane deterrents for rodents instead of rodenticide poison, which can harm animals and children."

Kudos to the RSPCA and South Essex Wildlife Hospital for this save.
Poisoned barn owl found 'just in time' in Bury St Edmunds field
The bird, found in Bury St Edmunds, became unwell after eating an animal with poison in its system.
www.bbc.com
January 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Well, please, just help yourself! #PigeonSky
A very pretty pigeon has climbed into a storage container filled with seed and is having a rather lovely time
January 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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A sketch of two pigeons. The text reads 'Please treat us better. We haven't done anything bad to you. Thank you.'
January 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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This is worth a read for the seals' names alone!
Seal pups rescued by the RSPCA released back into the wild
The seals, which were underweight and in poor health, were cared for at an RSPCA centre in Somerset.
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January 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Please report all sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza.
📌In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/rep...
📌In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/services/dae...
📌In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
#Ornithology #UKBirding
Image of a deceased Oystercatcher alongside the wording: Please report sightings of dead birds.
January 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Left: Frosty on admission 01/03/24
Right: Frosty today after 7 months back in the wild 😀

#StarlightFrosty #PigeonSky
A white and black pigeon sits in a carry box on a towel. She cannot stand, her feathers are grubby and her eyes are half closed. She looks very unwell. Two pigeons perch on a person's hand in a sunny park. The bird on the right is the same white and black pigeon as in the previous picture. Now she is plump, clean, and healthy looking.
January 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Why Pigeons Make Bad Nests: A defense of pigeon aesthetics
A six-panel comic. In panel 1, there's a pigeon standing awkwardly next to a pile of sticks with two eggs on it, and the panel is titled "Why pigeons make bad nests: A defense of pigeon aesthetics." In panel 2, a pigeon sits on a pile of sticks: "Many people think that pigeons are bad at making nests. Here are three good reasons why pigeon nests look bad." In panel 3, there's "Reason 1: Some birds, like orioles, nest in tree branches, so they weave elaborate structures that can withstand the elements..." And there's a female Baltimore Oriole weaving an elaborate hanging nest in a silver maple tree. In panel 4, "...but rock pigeons evolved to nest in crevices in cliffs, safely tucked away." And there's a pigeon sitting on a nest in a hole in a cliff. In panel 5, "Reason 2: People domesticated pigeons ages ago. Pigeons didn't need fancy nests because they had human-built homes." A beautiful dovecote shelters a flock of pigeons. In panel 6, "Reason 3: Less time making nest = more time eating seed." A pigeon pecks a seed near its nest, and says "It's called math."
January 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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The golden rule when feeding any wildlife - don't let them know it was you! It's never good for wild animals to associate people with food. It puts them at risk from malicious people and can lead to nuisance behaviour, which can cause conflicts. Please feed discreetly and always keep your distance.
Wallingford wildlife group's campaign against feeding red kites
Wild About Wallingford says some kites have started
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January 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Please clean up your litter. Wildlife rescues see so many cases of animals caught in it, and many are not as lucky as this owl.
Barn Owl trapped in kite line 'very lucky' to survive
A Barn Owl found tangled in kite line has been described as
www.birdguides.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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HelpWildlife.co.uk was founded in 2005 to help members of the public who find wildlife casualties.
www.helpwildlife.co.uk/about/
About HelpWildlife.co.uk
HelpWildlife.co.uk was founded in 2005 to help members of the public who find wildlife casualties with advice and a directory of wildlife rescuers.
www.helpwildlife.co.uk
January 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Hello BlueSky! We've moved here as we believe that truth and facts are important. We also believe passionately in equality, not only for non-human animals, but for people too!

We'll be posting about the pigeons in our sanctuary and sharing advice about how you can help sick and injured UK wildlife.
Donnie, one of our pigeon residents. He is an exceptionally handsome blue bar pigeon with a magnificent cere and beautiful green and purple colouring around his neck.
January 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM