A bird of prey has been rescued after it was found on a garden fence.

The falcon, which was found in Chatham yesterday, marks the second of its kind to be rescued in the area in just two days, after one was found under railway arches on Tuesday.

Natasha McPhee, of Animals Lost and Found in Kent, received a message just before 2pm yesterday to let her know there was a second bird of prey in Chatham.

Natasha contacted a bird specialist team immediately to help the gyrfalcon x peregrine hybrid. She said: “They were very skeptical that there was another, as the chances of that happening are slim to none.

“When the team got there, lo and behold a male falcon was sat there on this lady’s fence.

“Thankfully they managed to contain the bird and took the bird straight away to their centre to be checked over.

“He is doing OK, feathers a little ruffled but with lots of TLC I'm sure the centre will get him in tip top condition.”

“The breeder of the birds have now been informed and further checks on the owner are now underway.

“I'm so grateful for members of the public alerting us and the specialist team for attending to get these babies safe.

“I think most people would be shocked to see a bird of prey just sitting on their fencing staring in to their garden, she did good, that lady, reporting to us.”

A female gyr x saker x barbary falcon hybrid was rescued on Tuesday after it was seen stranded under the Luton arches at around 7am.

Witnesses say people were trying to kick the helpless bird as they crossed its path.

Animals Lost and Found was called and enlisted the help of Kent Wildlife Trust along with two volunteers and bird experts.

Natasha is keeping the location of both birds private to “protect the safety of them”.