Folly Wildlife Rescue
@follywildlife.bsky.social
UK registered charity 1091857 on the Kent/Sussex border near Tunbridge Wells dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned & distressed wildlife with the aim of returning them to the wild. https://linktr.ee/follyfundraising
❗️Coming soon ❗️ Next week we’ll be launching our 2027 Calendar! Perfect for keeping organised & featuring stunning photographs of patients that have been in our care. 📅 Launch date: 14th October More details coming soon… we can’t wait to share it with you! 💕🦔
This is the stark reality of catapult crime. Kids are sharing their kills on TikTok and other social media apps, ticking off species on their Kill Lists. Enough is enough. We are calling for catapult crime on wildlife to become a standalone criminal offence.
1/2…We’re delighted to have been awarded Gold for ‘Best Business Grounds’ and Silver for ‘Best Commercial Basket/Planter’ by Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom for 2026! 🌸🌼 Our gardens were planted in memory of our founders, Annette and Dave, & are enjoyed year-round by our hardworking staff and…
1/2 Remember the duck that was catapulted 2 weeks ago? Two others were admitted the same day from the same location, also victims of catapult crime. Sadly, 1 of the #birds didn't make it, but these 2 are healing well & enjoying streching their wings in their aviary. Surgeries like these cost…
1/2 The face of no regrets😆 This young starling got itself in a sticky situation in a fat ball feeder! Who hasn't found themselves in a precarious situation trying to get to their favourite snack? Luckily, our staff managed to free this #bird without having to cut the feeder & with only minor…
A little #mouse wishes everyone a very happy squeak-end! Our staff & volunteers are working hard for the animals in our care, and for the public who need our help & advice; make their weekend count by donating now! 👉 fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/donation/fol... We can't help them without you! ✨
1/2 ⚠Warning: Graphic content ⚠ This poor duck was the unfortunate victim of a catapult crime. Someone had cruelly used a large stone to shoot at the #bird, hitting it in the neck. Our vet team operated immediately to remove the stone & stitch up the large wound. We're relieved to…
1/2 Our last baby bird of the season (a sparrow) was released yesterday (Mon 21st Sept) so our season has officially ended! 🪺 Starting on 26th March, that's 209 days that we've been providing round-the-clock care for thousands of orphaned & injured baby birds, feeding every 30 mins or hourly until…
See the ‘furry’ feet on this House Martin? That’s there from when they’re very small & makes identification of their nestlings easy at Folly. This youngster is clearly excited about the prospect of its forthcoming long journey to Africa for the winter! fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/donation/fol... #birds
It's ✨ #WishlistWednesday!✨ fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/shop/wildlif... We’re only able to help wildlife because of the generosity & support of people like you who help the patients in our care by purchasing food, supplies or treatments ❤️ Every day. Every rescue. Every Life.
1/3 From sleepy #bird to feisty fledgling! This is the difference an incubator & some TLC can make ❤ This Barn Owlet was found at the bottom of a tree! Upon admission, he was very quiet & sleepy, as well as being slightly underweight. Our staff gave him rehydration fluids &…
We’re hiring! Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a keen interest in helping wildlife? Apply here uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ebf… #theRCVS #bvnauk #wildlifevetnurse #wildlife #kentjobs #TunbridgeWells
It's #WishlistWednesday! fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/shop/wildlif... Help us care for the wildlife in our hospital by purchasing food, supplies & treatments for our patients' needs. Every purchase makes a real difference to the lives of the animals in our care❤️ Every day. Every rescue. Every Life.
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1/2 Can you help our #badger cubs? They’re only a couple of weeks away from release & we want to ensure they have the best possible start back in the wild. fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/shop/badger-... Our Badger Wishlist has camera traps, dog food, food bowls & other equipment to help us monitor…
1/3 Our #badger cubs are now just a few weeks from release! The 1st arrived in March & it’s been many months of fostering, monitoring, treating, feeding, cleaning & making a huge number of repairs to their enclosures! Those claws and teeth will come in handy once they’re back…
Did you know you can donate to Folly direct from your salary with a benefit for you too? Donations through salary are taken before tax, so you pay less tax while helping us care for wildlife. Ask your HR dept about 'Give As You Earn' today! A little less tax for you. A big difference for wildlife💚
✨ Our Wildlife Wishlist allows you to buy treats for the animals & birds in our care fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/shop/wildlif... Every purchase makes a real difference to the lives of the patients we're treating 365 days a year❤️ Every day. Every rescue. Every Life. Thank you!
1/3 This Canada Goose came in after being found in a road surrounded by feathers. She hissed at our staff, making it very clear that she wasn’t impressed to be here! She had several wounds to her wings🪶 & one wing appeared to be dropped. X-rays thankfully showed this #bird had no…
1/3 This baby rabbit came in after being found on her own & potentially had been caught by a cat. Still needing support and care, she was fostered out to our team to ensure she received the attention she needed. She’s coming on leaps and bounds quite literally! She’s now been introduced to another…
1/2 A special thank you to James who is taking part in the Sony Summer Challenge to raise money for Folly. Please support James & Folly by donating to his GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/sony-sport... Even with the extreme heat & a painful knee injury, James has run over 300km & is hoping to reach…
Donate to Sony Sports Summer Challenge - For WWF and Folly WRT, organized by James Green
It’s that time of year again — and this year feels extra special. The… James Green needs your support for Sony Sports Summer Challenge - For WWF and Folly WRT
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1/2 Just one of the many hoglets in our care! As they grow, so do their appetites & they’re eating us out of house & home! To help support their care, we'd be grateful if you could take a look at our Amazon Wishlist. www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/... Every item goes directly towards…
Pond dipping at Notcutts Garden Centre in Pembury on Wednesday 22nd July. No set price, but all donations benefit Folly Wildlife Rescue. Please bring your children or grandchildren and their friends! 💕🐸 #TunbridgeWells #ponddipping #children #wildlife #wildliferescue
1/3 Something slightly different for us… meet our juvenile skylark! 💛 This little one arrived after its nesting habitat was destroyed. We have to admit, we were all a bit stumped at first! It's a species that we haven’t cared for in many years. After research & chatting with…
1/2 It’s that time of year where we’re asking for help to feed our growing fawns! So far we have 5… in order: Pierre, Michael, Delilah, Hugo & Ralph. They’re all roughly 3 weeks old now which means we’re starting to introduce browse to their diet. If anyone happens to be… @twpeople.bsky.social
1/2 Remember the Swifts we posted about last week? Look at their progress! Our dedicated foster carers who are hand-reared these #birds must feel so proud to see how much they’ve grown. Our little duo now have 4 foster siblings, giving us 6 hungry tummies to fill & boy are they…
