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Pershore’s story is one of survival against the odds. For seven years, he has lived with us, a living reminder of hope and determination. His journey at Russell's Rescue began after he was cruelly shot as a fledgling at our local rookery. Sadly many people still see these magnificent birds as pests. In Spring 2026 Pershore will be eight years old: the oldest and longest resident at our sanctuary. A Narrow Escape from Death On the way to Pershore, there is a rookery that I dri

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