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Kevin the Rescue Jackdaw

Posted by Mark Grace 
· June 30, 2019 

Let’s Talk About Kevin

Kevin is a young jackdaw rescued by as a baby by one of Ballynoe House’s neighbours. He is very used to people and can be encountered in our local neighboured. He is recognised by the green ring on his leg and can appear in close-proximity quite unexpectedly.

Kevin the Jackdaw on Mark's Head

Kevin the Jackdaw on Mark’s Head

He particularly enjoys cat food, peanuts and grapes, and recently his range has included Ballynoe House. The arrival of a large group of new guests seemed to encourage him to increase his range and investigate. In early Summer 2019, he was a frequent visitor, often tapping the kitchen window of The Barn House around breakfast time and the windows of the main house whenever he was peckish! His visits were very welcome and delighted all the guests in our self-catering accommodation who have had the pleasure of interacting with him.

Hand-Feeding Kevin the Jackdaw

Hand-Feeding Kevin the Jackdaw at Ballynoe House

 

Kevin the Jackdaw Enjoying some Cat Food

Kevin the Jackdaw Enjoying some Cat Food at Ballynoe House

From a very inauspicious start, having either been thrown out of or fallen from a nest, he was found cold and lifeless but stirred when moved. Since then he gone from strength to strength and as he has adopted the ways of other jackdaws in the vicinity has become a less frequent visitor.

Kevin the Survivor

Raising Kevin the JackdawTwo Photos c/o Kevin’s “mom” – Olive Ohara Lynn

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