Approved Scheme

A growing number of Raptor Rescue rehabilitator members have attained Approved Status as defined in the Raptor Rescue Guidance Notes and Code of Practice for Raptor Rehabilitators and have been presented with a certificate and an identity card.

This means that members of the public can be assured that any injured bird taken into care by a Raptor Rescue Approved Rehabilitator will receive the best of attention from someone with suitable experience and facilities to care for the casualty in a proper and lawful manner.

Approved Rehabilitators Status allows rehabilitators to apply to Raptor Rescue for assistance with specialised items aimed directly towards raptor rehabilitation and care, such as travelling boxes, catch nets, heat pads and hospital units.

Catch Net	Hospital Unit

The catch nets are a recent addition to the list of specialist equipment and they are another example of items designed and manufactured especially for Raptor Rescue. The nets incorporate a sliding mechanism, which allows the net to be closed when a bird is caught, eliminating the possibilities of premature escape and minimising stress by allowing any bird to be caught quickly and efficiently. In conjunction with a set of extension poles, these nets are vital for situations where a bird such as a sparrowhawk becomes trapped in a large warehouse.

Requests for further details and applications to become a Raptor Rescue Approved Rehabilitator should be made to the secretary.