Flock with Helen - Corvid Specialist and Rehabber Support

Flock with Helen - Corvid Specialist and Rehabber Support www.flockwithhelen.com
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Helen Motteram, Clinical Animal Behaviourist (BSc Hons) - ​Corvid Specialist, Rehabber & Bird Advocate

My central space for working with birds - supporting all Bird Lovers, your Feathered Family
& the Wild World.

02/10/2026

It's time for the WAGGIEST tail in the WORLD 🌎

Our friend Gregory Peck has come to brighten up your timeline. Peck is a disabled jackdaw who wags her tail at her human friends.

She's a very special bird and so kind and sweet. I hope she brings a smile to your timeline.

Have the most amazing weekend friends 👋

Helping Bird Caregivers excel in confidence with their feathered friends and corvids to thrive with their human family 🖤...
02/10/2026

Helping Bird Caregivers excel in confidence with their feathered friends and corvids to thrive with their human family 🖤

I believe that every bird should live a life fear and pain free and their Caregivers can join them in harmony on their journey!

And we should never take our relationship for granted and underestimate how intelligent corvids are.

It is my mission to always support others on their journey. We really can't do this alone.

'Why fly solo, when we can flock together'

I have made it my life's mission to educate, inspire and dedicate my time to helping Birds, Bird Rescues, Rehabbers & Pr...
30/09/2026

I have made it my life's mission to educate, inspire and dedicate my time to helping Birds, Bird Rescues, Rehabbers & Professionals 💖

Once my main role was a 'pet behaviourist' now I'm a Clinical Animal Behaviourist. This fits much nicely as I don't see birds as 'pets'.

They are our feathered family.

And as you know I work with and support the 'wild world' too so observing birds in the wild is something that fascinates me.

Getting out to the public...

A tall order you say? Of course, because getting out there, telling my story being visible has not always been easy.

But you've probably seen recently I'm doing so much more so I can help support you.

Showing up everyday is blimin tough, especially when you work relentlessly saving birds and run 2 full time jobs. And a recent accident where pain gets in the way!

{So I've not been as active on this page and others but am back!}.

And I can't save every bird and help every animal.

One of the reasons I became a coach and mentor, so I can help more feathered friends through the incredible work you do.

And that is why I go on TV, have publications made. And yes it's daunting talking to all those people and cameras pointed at you, but strangely enough I love it.

But it's not just that.

I absolutely LOVE people.

Their individuality. Their passion. Their kindness.

Of course not all people are kind, but those I support have chosen to devote their lives to living creatures. Working tirelessly, often forgetting about themselves ⁉️

So that leads me on to my final point.

I absolutely love finding what makes you tick, your passion, your drive, your niche.

However I can't do this without helping you get the balance right first.

If you can't look after yourself, how can you look after others?

And that's where I also come in.

I've learnt the hard way, I can't do everything, but you shouldn't have to go through burnout. You should be given the opportunity of support.

Lots of food for thought and thanks for reading.

Always here if you need to talk 🖤

BURNOUT🔥 you are a caring, compassionate Bird Caregiver...A rescue who goes above and beyond.A bird Guardian who does ev...
29/09/2026

BURNOUT🔥 you are a caring, compassionate Bird Caregiver...

A rescue who goes above and beyond.

A bird Guardian who does everything for your feathered friends.

A bird Professional busy helping other Professionals.

But often you'll put your birds and other people, before you and whilst I completely understand that, without you, how would your birds thrive and survive?

Make sure you are applying that oxygen mask to you, making sure you are well enough to help others 🖤

What is burnout?

Burnout is a state of physical, mental & emotional exhaustion.

When or why does it occur?

It can occur when you experience long-term stress and feel under constant pressure - pressure like trying to rehab multiple birds, constant vet bills, driving around trying to find injured bird or trying to care for birds with multiple behaviour and welfare issues.

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TOP TIPS

Rehabbers

✔️ Limit the number

Try to limit the number of birds you take in. Remember when we go beyond capacity it's detrimental to our energy levels and sometimes the resident birds.

✔️ Try to focus on a specialist area

We can't be the expert at everything and having multiple species of birds can be challenging. Recently I decided to solely focus on corvids (and our disabled pigeons).

✔️ Don't let people make you feel guilty

If you are at full capacity please don't feel guilted into taking another bird. Explain how going above your capacity is detrimental.

✔️ Have boundaries

Set times (when possible) to take in birds, times you are open to the public.

✔️ Take a break

Easier said than done, but I now have a team to help me. Sometimes I travel for Running For Russell, work or rescue work or simply to spend time with family. We all need a break.

Guardians

✔️ A second pair of eyes

Sometimes we all need a second pair of eyes, we are often too close to our bird's issues.

✔️ You are not a failure

You are not a failure, when we are tired, we are confused or really don't know where to turn it can be so challenging. As above reach out.

✔️ A safe community

As a Bird Guardian I have a safe community of other Caregivers. We swap advice and support each other.

Professionals

✔️ Learn to say no

You can't help everyone and every bird.

✔️ Have boundaries

Latest night phone calls and emails, what about time for you?

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Remember this page is here not to judge you but offer a place to seek help.

Someone who's perhaps walked in your shoes.

Been near burnout.

Who absolutely LOVES corvids and wants to offer support.

Thanks for reading,
Helen Motteram

If you need 121 support, someone who understands, I offer support via Zoom. Or in person local to Cheltenham.

[email protected]

I'm seeing losts of posts about Rescues & Rehabbers feeling run-down 💖Russell says over the rainbow bridge "we must care...
28/09/2026

I'm seeing losts of posts about Rescues & Rehabbers feeling run-down 💖

Russell says over the rainbow bridge "we must care for ourselves more, PARP".

But I've also been run down too.

Yes I've not been very active on social media on my pages. I feel guilty as a coach and mentor I need to practice what I preach.

A good balance and harmony.

So whilst I'm apologetic for appearing less on your timeline, I'm also happy I've taken a break.

However you should never be apologetic, in fact none of us should be. But you often put yourselves first, prioritising your birds.

My life is all over the place at the moment: but I'm getting back my regular structure and regular part time jobs.

I hate not knowing where I am?

So you'll be seeing much more of me in the next few months, I'm even going to get out and hopefully meet some of you 👋

Stay tuned for a supportive post tomorrow about burnout then more regularity on my pages.

Helen 🖤

Question: what is the funniest thing one of your birds have done? 😄This is Thatcher, she decided to open Tristan's phone...
21/09/2026

Question: what is the funniest thing one of your birds have done? 😄

This is Thatcher, she decided to open Tristan's phone wallet and steal a bunch of £10 notes 💸💸💸

Even the toughest notes can't stop the Thatcher: as one was torn nearly in half.

So I popped to the bank the next day and asked them to replace with a new note, explaining our magpie has stolen it, stashed it and ripped it in half.

The look on his face! 🤭

I've had a little break but am back 🙏 Question what would you like to see more on here?I'll start regularly posting agai...
20/09/2026

I've had a little break but am back 🙏 Question what would you like to see more on here?

I'll start regularly posting again here and in our group.

Have a restful Sunday 💖😊

Me then, me now 💖After my previous posts I just want to say a huge support for your kind words. When I lost Russell I lo...
31/08/2026

Me then, me now 💖

After my previous posts I just want to say a huge support for your kind words. When I lost Russell I lost myself.

As you can see in the photo I was a shell of my former self.

And whilst now I look much brighter, these past few years have been incredibly challenging.

The Internet bullies and trolls and physical pain left me with a huge price to pay: mentally I was also unwell.

But I never give up, because if it wasn't for us, who'd help the birds?

Who'd give them a second chance?

So if you are reading this and ready to give up, please don't 🙏 there is always someone to talk to.

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