Wildlife SOS rescued an injured Brown-headed Gull after it was found on the metro tracks at Kalindi Kunj Metro Station. Metro functioning was ceased temporarily to rescue the bird and it is currently undergoing treatment at the NGO’s Transit Facility.
The Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit was called in for an urgent rescue of a Brown- headed Gull with an injured wing lying on the metro tracks at Kalindi Kunj Metro Station on Sunday.
The Station Controller spotted the Gull struggling on the metro track and out of concern for its well being, he immediately contacted Wildlife SOS at their 24-hour helpline (+91-9871963535).
A member from the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit was immediately at the location and halted the metro line to ensure the bird was safe. Kalindi Kunj is a part of Phase III of the Delhi Metro and is on the Magenta Line.
A Wildlife SOS team member subsequently descended onto the metro tracks to rescue the bird. The team promptly transported the bird to the NGO’s transit facility where the bird’s wings were treated. The bird continues to be under medical observation and will be released back into its natural habitat once deemed fit.
Kartick Satyanarayan, CEO and Co-founder of Wildlife SOS, said, “Kalindi Kunj is close to the Yamuna Banks and thus attracts numerous bird species. The Brown-headed Gull is a local migratory species that moves towards the Yamuna during the winter months. However, the increased pollution of the river that is now covered with a white toxic foam can be extremely perilous. We must take action to restore the Yamuna, which is a rich habitat for a multitude of wild animals.’’