Several wild birds which were injured when they became coated in oil after a spill along a mile-long stretch of stream in Mark, near Burnham, were released back into the wild on Wednesday morning (April 2nd).
Five oil-coated birds were rescued by volunteers from Secret World, helped by a rescue boat crew from Burnham-based BARB, last month when more than 20 volunteers helped the birds near the White Horse pub in the village of Mark.
After receiving several weeks of treatment, the birds were released back into the wild on Wednesday by Secret World, as pictured here.
It comes after a scare on Monday that a new oil spill had been found in the village’s rhynes which led to the birds’ released being delayed by 48 hours.
Erroll stretches his wings during his release
Erroll leads the way back into the water after his release
Happy to be home again!
Residents gather to welcome the birds home
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