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Folly Wildlife Rescue

@follywildlife.bsky.social
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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. linktr.ee/follyfundraising

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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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! ✨
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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.
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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 &…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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💚
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
✨ 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!
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
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…
Bonnie the baby rabbit snuggled in a knitted blanket Bonnie snuggled up with her new friend Clyde
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
1/3 This beautiful #bird is a mute #swan came in after being found on a golf course. She was in a very serious condition, collapsed & breathing rapidly. It was touch & go; we really didn’t think she’d make it. Our vet team suspected heatstroke. She was given IV fluids, gently spritzed with…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Fundraiser at #Tonbridge Telegraph Club raising funds to support us 💕🦔
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Read our latest news: Wildlife MATTERS - mailchi.mp/follywildlif...
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
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…
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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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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We’re hiring! #jobsinkent #wildliferescue #kent #kentjobs #tunbridgewells
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
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
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
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…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
1/2 Little Owls 🪶 or Big Aviary? Both actually! They’ve been upgraded to an outdoor enclosure! Here these #birds will develop their flight muscles & improve their hunting skills practising vital what they need for life in the wild. They’re certainly curious about their new home (& noisy…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We have new dates for our Behind the Scenes Tours in July & August. Bring the family for an exclusive look at the wildlife in our care or buy a gift for someone who deserves a treat! One ticket admits a group of up to 6 people. A perfect treat for all ages! fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/2026-Tours
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
1/4 This little & large duo are our first Swift chicks of the season! Coming from separate nests, these 2 will be with us for a few months until they're ready to return to the wild. Swifts are very specialised #birds. Even as adults, in care they will never feed themselves. In the wild, they…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Check out this footwork! ⚽️ If only our #badger cubs had been there last night, England may have scored a goal! #football #WorldCup2026 #goal 🦡💕 You can get 24/7 access to our Care for Cubs cameras here: fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/campaign/car...
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
1/3 This is a young Slow Worm which was involved in an accident with a strimmer. Luckily, it escaped with minor injuries &, after a course of pain relief & careful monitoring, has now been signed off by our vet for release! Slow Worms are actually legless lizards. When threatened by a predator…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
LAST 2 LIVE NOW ON EBAY! The Kinks ‘The Journey – Part 3’ generously donated and signed by our ever-supportive @davedavieskinks.bsky.social of @thekinksofficial.bsky.social and also signed by Ray Davies. CD 2 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/31838446... LP 2 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/31838446...
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
1/2 The grumpy looking Little Owl chick we shared in June now has a friend! His little buddy was transferred to us from our friends at East Sussex WRAS. It’s so important for these #birds to have their own kind around them, & these two have certainly hit it off ❤️ Collaboration between…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Our #badger cubs have a real treat in store thanks to our lovely supporters buying goodies for them! The cubs will be very happy 😋 If you'd like to contribute to our Care for Cubs scheme, you can donate, buy treats or a 'Badger Watch' membership here: fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/campaign/car...
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
1/2 These young barn owls 🪶 were found on a building site building site. With no idea where the nest was, & being in the midst of a heatwave, they were brought to us. They've done amazingly well and have now been transferred to our good friends at @RSPCA_official Mallydams who…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Join our Care for Cubs scheme to get exclusive 24/7 access to our CCTV cameras. Check out our different membership tiers: fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/campaign/car... You can also contribute to our Care for Cubs scheme with a one-off donation or buy specific items eg toys, food, treats & veterinary care
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
1/2 This gorgeous little Mistle Thrush was found on the ground & brought as it was far too young to be out of the nest. For now, our job is to provide plenty of food, warmth and care while this little one grows & develops. Once it's old enough & has learned all the skills it…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
LIVE NOW ON EBAY! The Kinks ‘The Journey – Part 3’ generously donated and signed by our ever-supportive @davedavieskinks.bsky.social of @thekinksofficial.bsky.social and also signed by Ray Davies. LP 1 ebay.io/m/Kg9jaK CD 1 ebay.io/m/WCvhBw
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
✨Folly Open Day - Saturday 25th July, 1pm-4pm ✨ See our work in action! We'll be opening the doors to our main building so you can see some of the animals in our care & learn about Folly. We'll have some fun crafts and activities. Book your tickets here: fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/event/open-day
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Our eBayer has recovered and these auctions of vinyl LPs and CDs by @thekinksofficial.bsky.social , all signed by our wonderful patron @davedavieskinks.bsky.social and his brother Ray Davies, have been rescheduled. We’ll post direct links when they’re live!
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
1/2 POV: mum walked into the room ❤️ These little babes are Starlings 🪶 which came in last week at only a few days old & have grown so quickly already. This week it’s got very busy, & it’s safe to say that summer season is officially in full swing! Our phones are incredibly busy too. We’re answering…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Come and work for us at our dedicated wildlife hospital just outside #TunbridgeWells #KentJobs #wildlifevet 🪶
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
1/3 ‘Friends of Folly’ is a lifeline for our charity, supporting our work 365 days a year. As an animal charity, we’re ineligible for both government & national lottery funding. fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/donation/fol... We rely purely on the generosity of personal donors. As costs increase, the gap…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
1/3 Wow! This baby robin may look grumpy but we're feeling anything but! We launched a fundraiser to buy new cages for our baby bird unit & this our amazing supporters have gone above & beyond! Our target goal was £539.96 and our total has reached over £2,300! Not only can we…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
1/3 URGENT APPEAL fundraising.fwrt.org.uk/birdcages With baby #bird season in full swing & increasing numbers arriving into our care, we urgently need to replace some of our rehab cages. Despite ongoing maintenance, some of our current cages no longer meet the standard needed for birds…
The type of cage we need and (clockwise from top left) baby Blue Tits, Starlings, Robins and a Wren
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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British Hedgehog Preservation Society @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
This #HedgehogWeek, we’re asking you to take action with The Hedgehog Pledge! Did you know that #hedgehogs can get caught in sports nets & garden netting? Share this handy tip & pledge to do more for #hedgehogs! 🦔 🥅 🪴 🔗 buff.ly/TSV5SrQ 🖌️ emilyheaven.com
Image of a hedgehog tangled up in a football net. Text reads: Hedgehogs can become entangled in netting: ensure sports nets are put away and garden netting is raised 30cm off the ground so 'hogs can pass safely underneath,
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
1/2 Do you remember our tawny owl chicks? Sadly, Starburst had significant issues with his eyesight &, despite treatment, his condition declined. The kindest decision was made to prevent further suffering. The good news is that Haribo has done really well & is growing stronger…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Catch up on the latest Wildlife MATTERS news from Folly 🦔🪶 - mailchi.mp/follywildlif...
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
1/2 Shiitake & Cremini have joined our #badger clan, arriving from separate wildlife rescues within 24 hours of each other. We now have 8 in our care. Cubs are very social so we start by pairing them. Once they’ve had their first TB test, we then begin to slowly introduce them…
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Folly Wildlife Rescue @follywildlife.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
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…
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