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...

Have you seen a #hedgehog in need of help? 📞🦔🩹 Follow these simple first aid steps & call us on 01584 890801 or your local independent hedgehog rescue as soon as possible. www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/posters/SOS-... Don't delay - acting now can make a difference! #MondayMotivation

Thank you to Tunbridge Wells Coffee Roastery for sponsoring our calendar! Many people don’t realise we have a small flock of Hebridean sheep who maintain our deer pasture. Learn more about them in the calendar. 🐑 Buy yours with UK P&P just £1 here fwrt.org.uk/seasonal-cal...

1/3 Our doors remain open every single day of the year, including Christmas & New Year’s Day, ready to help any wildlife that needs us. That commitment to being here 365 days a year is something we’re deeply proud of. Your Xmas donation will help keep a hedgehog warm & comfortable as it recovers…

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1/3 Recently we had a rabbit brought in that had been hand-reared by someone at home. While it’s tempting to take on an orphaned animal, hand-rearing is very complex & can often do more harm than good. Sadly, many like this are either malnourished or too tame to be released…

‘A Year at Folly’ 2026 calendar makes a wonderful Christmas gift for any wildlife lover & we’re very grateful to these local stockists for offering it for sale! 📆 You can also get one from our Christmas Shop at Folly or online with UK P&P just £1! 🙌 fwrt.org.uk/seasonal-cal...

1/2 This lovely tawny owl seemed to have been trying to help Santa early as he got stuck down a chimney! With the help of the @LondonFire & The Fox Project this wannabe Father Christmas was safely rescued! 🎅 🪶 As he was trapped for a few days, he came in underweight, confused &…

Procrastinating writing your Christmas cards this year? Save yourself some time while also helping Folly Wildlife Rescue by sending our gorgeous e-cards to your friends & relatives instead! 3 designs are available via DontSendMeACard. www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari...

Goupie not only sponsors October in our 2026 calendar, they also have a special range that donates to our work with every purchase! Find it here goupiechocolate.com/products/the... Thank you Goupie! Buy your own calendar with UK postage & packaging at just £1 here fwrt.org.uk/seasonal-cal...

Special offer for the rest of December: UK postage & packing just £1 for our 2026 calendar! ✨ 📆 This special calendar was entirely created by Folly volunteers #InternationalVolunteerDay ❤️ Order now for delivery before Christmas www.follywildliferescue.org.uk/seasonal-cal...

1/2 We don’t see many Woodcocks &, while we’d always prefer them to be healthy in the wild, we can’t help feeling a bit awestruck when one arrives. This poor #bird collided with a car & was taken to @CulverdenVets who treated its injuries before sending it to us for further…

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1/2 The final week of our eBay auctions of calendars signed by our wonderfully supportive patrons & of a signed copy of our patron @davedavieskinks.bsky.social autobiography ’Living On A Thin Line’ has started! This is your last chance to own one of these unique signed items. All proceeds…

1/2 This little mouse was found in a house with cats waiting to “play.” She was very frightened & had a slight limp , but she was also very round for such a tiny mouse. We kept her in for a few days to make sure there was no serious damage. With the limp disappearing & a full…

1/3 We’re working on a new education area in our reception. This project was specifically fundraised for, ensuring no animal-care funds were used. The new space includes a walk through the history of Folly & the first exciting instalment is thanks to William Davies, whose…