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Bride Rescues Red Kite on Wedding Day
4 Feb
Summary
- Newlyweds rescued an emaciated red kite on their wedding day.
- The bride, a volunteer, felt it natural to help the distressed bird.
- The rescued bird, named Duffy, received critical care at a rescue centre.
A newlywed couple, Erica and Bob Nash, put their wedding day celebrations on hold to rescue an injured red kite near Wetherby, West Yorkshire. Despite having just tied the knot at Skipton Registry Office, Erica, a passionate volunteer for Craven Wildlife Rescue, felt compelled to assist the distressed bird.
Upon meeting the young couple who discovered the kite, Erica observed it was severely emaciated with its sternum protruding. The bird, later named Duffy, was carefully transported by the couple to meet another volunteer in Skipton before reaching the rescue center in Horton in Ribblesdale.
A spokesperson for Craven Wildlife Rescue stated that Duffy had an old wing wound and required immediate medical attention, including fluids, antibiotics, and pain relief. The rescue center has noted a significant increase in injured wildlife, particularly birds, in 2025 compared to the previous year, attributing the rise to persecution, poisoning, habitat loss, and accidents.
