Fledgling collard dove, rescued, with injury to leg
This fledgling collard dove was found with an injured leg, weak and unable to fly Following its rescue, it was taken to a local vet where it was thought that the fledgling had not eaten for about a week. It was then treated and given medication and taken to in a local bird rescue sanctuary where it was eventually released.
Size: 5127px × 3417px
Location: Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Kathryn Truepenny / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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