1/2 It’s answer time! There were only TWO baby #birds in yesterday’s photo! They’re beautiful tawny owlets ❤️🪶 They were found on the ground after high winds. The finder kept a close eye on them, but with no sign of mum, & them being so small, decided they should come into our care…

Little guessing game… Can you work out how many babiy #birds are hiding in this photo? It might not be as obvious as it first looks… ✨ Bonus points if you can name the species too! Clue… we are in the UK! Answers revealed tomorrow along with their story 💛

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1/2 Do you remember the first Robins that came into our care? Here they are on the final leg of their rehabilitation journey, getting ready for release 🐦 They’ll still be support fed by us for a little while, but we usually find their natural instincts kick in pretty quickly…

1/3 We’ve gone from 0 #badger cubs to 6 in 48 hours! We do love a theme with names; who can guess this year’s? Porcini & Portobello were transferred to us from our good friends at East Sussex WRAS. They were soon followed by 4 more: Button, Oyster, Puffball & Chestnut ❤️ All came in for similar…

1/2 We’re delighted to have been donated 2 CDs & 2 LPs of The Kinks ‘The Journey – Part 3’, signed by our ever-supportive patron @davedavieskinks.bsky.social & his brother Ray of #TheKinks. The records were signed following a visit to Folly from Ray’s grandson, Oliver Warren. Oliver is a very…

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1/2 Join Our Wildlife Care Support Team! Take part in our Wildlife Care & Rehabilitation Training Programme as part of our Wildlife Care Support Team, who play a key role in ensuring the hospital remains running during annual leave &/or sickness. The next course is on 13-15th April 2026; 10am-4pm…

1/3 It’s been illegal to use a glue trap without a licence in England, Wales & Scotland since 31st July 2024. Many people don’t realise just how harmful they are. This poor robin came in after being caught in one intended for rats. The finder was genuinely mortified & hadn’t…

1/3 This #badger was very lucky indeed. Found huddled in a car park, he was easily approached by a Folly volunteer. Seeing wounds to his rump, they brought him in. It was clear he’d been through the wars. He also had a nasty ear infection. Our vet team cleaned & treated his wounds under general…

1/2 This baby collared dove came into our care after being caught by a cat. Considering how small he is, he’s incredibly lucky to have escaped with only minor wounds and bruising. He’s currently in foster care with a staff member so he can receive regular feeds using a small…

1/3 We’ve currently 3 different #bat species in our care!🦇 Our pipistrelle was flying around an office. On arrival it was slightly dehydrated, but otherwise bright and well. No. 2 was a brown long-eared bat, found on the floor of a house. It’s struggling to fly, so will be…

1/2 Sorry we’ve been a little quiet on here lately. We’ve been busy getting everything ready for the upcoming season. But to be honest, these rabbits have been making sure we don’t forget what the busy season feels like already Right now we have 10 baby rabbits in our care, &…

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1/2 Daffodils are blooming in Dave’s memorial garden & crocuses brightening Annette’s. With the new season we’ve welcomed 2 baby bunnies into our care. The 1st was caught by a cat; thankfully, it had no visible wounds. The 2nd was found sitting on a pathway. Both are still of an age where they…

1/2 This cute little #bird was admitted looking very worse for wear! ❤️‍🩹 Having been mobbed by crows it had suffered severe wounds. Our team took quick action, treating the wounds & providing much needed pain relief & warmth. Although their main breeding season is usually March to September,…

1/3 Our 🦔 Hibernation Station is brim-full with #hedgehogs acclimatising before their release this weekend. They’re waiting patiently for their finders to collect them & take them home. Some have been overwintering since November; nearly 4 months! All the hogs on our release…

1/3 Our first bat of the year is this gorgeous female pipistrelle. She was found (doing some valentines shopping?) at a jewellery shop! Cold, collapsed & dehydrated on arrival, our team warmed her up gradually & offered rehydration regularly. She’s now more perky, but is being support fed twice a…

1/2 Good news! Our Red Kite has been released! ❤️ It arrived at death’s door & it’s been truly amazing to follow his recovery. This beautiful #bird didn’t hang about & headed straight back to the skies. As relatively few Red Kites have been ringed in this area, a @btobirds.bsky.social licensed…

1/2 This adorable Pygmy Shrew m weighs in at 2.81g - the equivalent of 3 standard paperclips 📎 ! They have a high metabolism & must ear 125% of their body weight every day! They’re very busy animals! We’ve got it on 30 minute food top-ups to ensure it has food 24/7. They’re…

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1/2 For #NationalHedgehogDay we’re sharing Hilda’s story. She was found as a juvenile wandering in a road in December weighing just 316g. She was very underweight & dehydrated and had ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal skin infection that causes spine loss & skin irritation. It’s…

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1/2 Remember the photo of a robin under anaesthetic we shared last month? We’re pleased to announce that this little #bird is going home tomorrow! ❤️ His wound has healed beautifully &, after cage rest followed by time in a larger enclosure to rebuild strength & fitness, this little robin has…

1/2 Our 1st orphaned babies of 2026 have arrived having been found in a compost heap. Eyes still closed & completely dependent on mum, these little mice were far too small to be left alone. They were carefully checked over, given warmth & fluids, & then transferred to one of…

This Sunday we're asking you to #ShareToMakeAware! 🦔 👨🌾 🚫 Always check for #hedgehogs & other wildlife before using a mower, strimmer, hedge trimmer or garden fork! #ShareSunday #SundayShare

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Just 2 days to go until the #BigGardenBirdwatch kicks off! Bold Blue Tits ranked 2nd in last year's results... could they take the top spot this time? 💙 Get involved: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 📷 Peter Christian

1/3 This poor pigeon 🪶was found grounded in a garden. It had a large swelling over the shoulder, but had no obvious external wounds. Due to the severity of the swelling it was difficult to assess the full extent of the injury. Once stable, X-rays revealed the heartbreaking truth: it had…

1/2 We posted about this Red Kite on Saturday! After a weekend of warmth, rest & pain relief, this stunning bird was feeling much brighter & is now eating independently. It’s had a very lucky escape, with no broken bones or lasting effects from the head trauma. It’s been moved…

Annette was the loveliest. Last time I saw her we had a badger in a Fox Project pen I was cleaning. She went to get something to move him so I could clean the other half, but I was nearly finished when she got back. "How did you get him to move?" "I asked him to shift his bum, so he did" 🦡🤎

1/2 Today marks 5 years since we lost our co-founder, Annette Risley who started the rescue at home in 1987 with just a single hedgehog. On moving to Folly Cottage with husband Dave in 1993, Folly Wildlife Rescue was truly born. In the videos Annette speaks of her hopes for the…

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1/3 This stunning #bird is a Red Kite that was found at the side of a road, extremely wet, muddy & cold. With temperatures so low, we can only imagine how bad it was feeling. After time in a large incubator, it was much brighter but sadly still not out of the woods. One wing appears to be…

1/2 The dormouse has to be one of the cutest species we get at Folly. We currently have 2 in our care both found by gardeners, meaning they couldn’t be safely left in the wild. Did you know they can hibernate for up to 7 months?! They often sleep leaf litter at the base of…

1/2 This poor little robin, the UK’s favourite #bird, was caught by a cat. He has a wound to his chest which has been sutured & a dropped wing. He’ll remain on cage rest while we monitor the wing. X-rays showed a small fracture, but it appears stable & well-positioned to heal. He’s not out of the…

Though we need your help to lookout for hedgehogs on our trail cameras, you’ll be treated to peaceful moments like this sweet roe deer & her fawn if you sign up to spot for the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme www.nhmp.org.uk NHMP is led by @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social & @ptes-org.bsky.social

1/2 Our 1st patient of 2026 is a beautiful #bird, a tawny owl that sadly collided with a car. On admission, it was bright & in good condition, but X-rays showed a fractured wing tip. The plan is for 7–10 days cage rest before moving to an aviary to begin rebuilding strength.Under the…

What better way to end 2025 than with this little bunny! This little one was rescued from some dogs in a park. Luckily, it’s absolutely fine. This lucky bunny will spend time with us while it's so cold & will be released in 2026. Happy new year & thank you to all our supporters!

1/3 We recently teamed up with @kent_police for an educational session focused on 🪶 animal welfare & the dangers of using catapults to harm wildlife. It was part of an early intervention approach, aiming to challenge harmful behaviours, build understanding, and support young…

1/2 Our Christmas message is too long for X; please see it in the pics. Our Christmas eCards are available from DontSendMeACard ebay.us/m/efsdMG & our calendars on eBay fwrt.org.uk/seasonal-cal... Our site is open every day throughout Christmas & the New Year as staff &…

So far a very generous £9000 has been donated to our Christmas appeal! Every penny helps wildlife, be it a dehydrated hedgehog, an owl found in the road or a badger with a broken leg. You can contribute by clicking here: cafdonate.cafonline.org/27387#!/Dona.... #Christmas #christmasday #Santa

Litter and single-use plastics are a big problem - especially for #hedgehogs and other #wildlife, but we can all do our bit to help fix it. 🚮 This Christmas, please make sure to recycle responsibly - and reuse & regift as much as possible👍 #ChooseToRefuse #Recycle

❄️ Please avoid foraging on our reserves this winter! Berries, seeds & fungi left in nature are vital food for wildlife during the hardest time of year. Foraging also damages habitats and takes away the magic for other visitors. 💚 📸 Margaret Holland

Need a last minute gift? The Folly Christmas Shop can help! 🎁 We’re open 7 days a week 9am-4pm; we’re even here on Christmas Day! 🎅 Visit us at The Broadwater Forest Wildlife Hospital, Fairview Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 9LU 📍🌿 @twpeople.bsky.social #TunbridgeWells #Kent

Did you miss the last posting date for sending your Christmas cards? It’s not too late to send one of our gorgeous e-cards & help Folly Wildlife Rescue at the same time! Three beautiful designs, featuring wildlife we have cared for this year, are available. www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari...

Thank you Earth Island Books for sponsoring December in our calendar! ☺️ Over the last 12 weeks we’ve thanked 12 generous businesses for their vital support with this campaign. December just had to be this lovely Robin. ❤️ Buy yours with UK P&P just £1 from fwrt.org.uk/seasonal-cal...