A SOMERSET animal charity has rescued a sparrowhawk which was found grounded in a garden in Taunton.

The bird, which seemed "unable to fly", was taken to Secret World Wildlife Rescue, based in Highbridge.

The sparrowhawk appeared "bright and responsive."

Speaking on the weekend (Saturday, May 18), a Secret World Wildlife Rescue spokesperson said: "This sparrowhawk was found grounded in a garden in Taunton, seemingly unable to fly.

"One of our response drivers Graham went out to rescue the sparrowhawk and brought it back to Secret World.

"The bird was found to be bright and responsive so after a bit of rest hopefully it will be ready to go back to the wild."

The charity works day in, day out to help sick, injured and abandoned animals. This includes everything from foxes to badgers to birds, hedgehogs and more.