Axl and Slash: Younger owls rescued from Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage after Guns N’ Roses set named after rock stars

Two younger owls discovered beneath the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury – one throughout Guns N’ Roses’ headline set – have been named after members of the rock band.

The workforce at Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) in Somerset stated the restoration was “the most unusual disturbance case” this 12 months.

According to the rescuers, one of many owls, which has been named Axl after the band’s vocalist Axl Rose, was found beneath the steps of the celebrated Pyramid Stage through the rock group’s set on Saturday 24 June.

The subsequent day, SWWR acquired a name a few second owl discovered beneath the stage.

It was known as Slash in honour of guitarist Saul Hudson’s stage title.

Axl and Slash, who’re regarded as siblings, have been shortly reunited on the RSCPA West Hatch Wildlife Centre in Taunton earlier than being transferred to SWWR.

It is assumed the chicks have been deserted by their mother and father and it isn’t recognized how lengthy they have been left alone, though SWWR believes they have been uncovered to loud music.

David Plant, fundraising supervisor at SWWR, was nervous for the younger owls’ security, saying they “must have been terrified”, however expressed his gratitude to the individuals who helped discover the chicks.

He stated: “When Guns N’ Roses have been taking part in Welcome To The Jungle, I’m certain they did not realise how shut they really have been to wildlife.

“This is possibly the most unusual disturbance case we’ve heard about this year, but it just goes to show the importance of checking your surrounding for wildlife before any activity.

“It appears just like the mother and father sadly deserted their nest as soon as competition preparation started, so it is troublesome to say how lengthy the chicks have been left alone.”

He added that they will need to have been “terrified after enduring almost two full days of loud music”.

Mr Plant urged folks to test long-standing buildings or supplies for any wildlife and keep away from disturbing nests.

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Typically, owls are cavity-nesting species and like making houses in outdated timber, although some have been recognized to nest in rabbit holes and man-made bins.

For these little owls, it appears the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury made for a perfect nesting spot, regardless of the booming music.

Mr Plant stated the pair are secure and nicely within the SWWR aviary and have been “pleased” to be reunited.