Animal Shelter Vösendorf Cares for 24 Young Swifts

"Those who survive the impact are defenseless on the ground - the animals are at risk of overheating on the hot asphalt or becoming easy prey for crows and cats," says Stephan Scheidl, animal shelter manager at Tierschutz Austria.

Already 50 Young Swifts Brought to the Vösendorf Animal Shelter

The team at the animal shelter is currently taking care of the young birds around the clock. "A single swift in the wild is fed up to 3,000 times a day with insects - this task is now being taken over by our caregivers and volunteers," says Scheidl. Anyone who finds swifts on the ground should report it to Tierschutz Austria. The association's volunteer service picks up the animals, provides them with medical care, and releases them into the wild once they are strong enough. This year, 50 weakened swifts have already been brought to the association. Raising a single swift costs about 70 euros, and the association is asking for donations.

(APA/Red)

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