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Russell's Rescue

About us

Russell’s Rescue is a small, private voluntary rescue specialising in the rehabilitation of corvids. Our rescue is named after our first rescue rook – Russell Crow. Russell was a true inspiration and his legacy and memory continues to live on in the rescue work we do.

We collaborate with other rescues and offer a permanent sanctuary for disabled birds who are able to live happily in captivity (subject to space and availability). Our main aim is to educate the public about birds and their welfare in general and release healthy birds back into the wild.

Availability

We can pick up subject to availability, time and location. As we run our rescue 24/7 please be patient with us, we also have full time jobs. We also are proud to provide training for other rescues and a referral system. Our main priority is our own birds, hence why it is so important to work together to avoid burnout.

Location

We are located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire but offer global support and when quieter travel all over the UK to help birds and support other rehabbers.

Accreditations/organisations

Degree in animal welfare and behaviour BSc Hons). Pet behaviourist – Provisional Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors. Founder of Flock with Helen – Avian Behaviourist, Coach and Corvid Specialist.

Founders: Helen & Tristan Motteram and Russell Crow

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This rescue caters for the following species:
Corvids
Sanctuary?:
Yes

Note: This rescue may be able to offer permanent sanctuary to some animals which are not suitable for release in the wild.

Many of the species names listed are self-explanatory but some groupings may benefit from some clarification.

  • Birds of Prey & Owls includes species such as Kestrels, Hawks, Falcons etc as well as Owls.
  • Corvids means Crows, Magpies, Jackdaws, Jays, Rooks, Ravens and Choughs.
  • Gamebirds means birds which have been released for shooting (and thus are not strictly speaking UK wildlife). These include Grouse, Pheasants and Partridges.
  • Garden Birds are the little birds you would normally see in a garden such as Thrushes, Tits, Sparrows, Starlings, Woodpeckers etc.
  • Gulls aka Seagulls
  • Invertebrates refers to insects like Butterflies, Moths, Bees, Spiders, Snails etc
  • Marine Mammals refers to mammals which live in the sea such as Whales, Dolphins, Seals, Porpoises etc
  • Migratory Birds covers Swifts, House Martins, Sand Martins and Swallows.
  • Mustelids refers to non-badger mustelids i.e. Stoats, Weasels, Polecats, Otters and Pine Martens.
  • Reptiles and Amphibians includes Lizards, Snakes, Frogs, Toads and Newts.
  • By Seabirds we mean any birds usually resident at sea (except Gulls) e.g. Puffins, Guillemots, Terns, Shags, Cormorants, Gannets etc)
  • Waterfowl (Large) refers to larger inland water birds such as Swans, Geese and Herons.
  • Waterfowl (Small) refers to smaller inland water birds such as Ducks, Coots, Moorhen, Grebes etc.

Availability:

Note: Unfortunately, we don’t have information about this rescue’s opening hours.

Location:
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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Phone Number/s:
07554 427857
07463 422940

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Listing was last updated:
2025-10-10
Listing is due for renewal:
2026-04-10

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