Wildlife Aid

UK wildlife rescue centre, sharing daily Videos & Photos of the Wild Animals we rescue and rehabilitate.www.wildlifeaid.org.uk

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This frog was caught by a cat before being brought into the centre for a checkup. Whilst it had, luckily, escaped any physical injury, it was very thin and dehydrated and needed a little R&R! After bathing in antibiotic and rehydration solutions (amphibians absorb this through their skin), it was moved into a tank with some food to recover. Whilst we are still in the early days of treatment, we hope this little guy will be able to return to the wild soon :) #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #frog #amphibian #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #thursday #thursdaythoughts https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtI4prAyEX/?igshid=4eezn43qpyzp

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Whilst we try to be as prepared as we possibly can be on rescues, we are sometimes faced with having none of our rescue equipment to hand! In this particular instance, our team had only just released a buzzard when they were asked to help rescue an injured baby goose that has fishing line tangled around its legs. With only one short net on hand, Maru, our lead vet, had to get a little creative to make sure we could help the poor bird... Check out the full story on our YouTube channel! (Link in bio) #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #baby #bird #goose #gosling #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #weekend #nature_brilliance #video #youtube #rescuer https://www.instagram.com/p/CB6YLqTgE3A/?igshid=1v36843kct2mj

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This tiny little blackbird is the smallest patient we've admitted so far today! Still half encased in its egg, it was found out of the nest by a member of the public and was rushed into the centre for help. After being carefully helped out of the shell, it was given a gentle examination before being moved into an incubator ready for feeding. A youngster this small will need feeding every 15 minutes! #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #baby #bird #blackbird #orphan #wildliferescue #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #monday #mondaymotivation #babyanimals https://www.instagram.com/p/CBvVUEUgrtr/?igshid=b0zbwacga710

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We are currently right in the middle of our busiest time of the year here at Wildlife Aid. Our 'orphan season' sees 80 new patients every single day and we can take a phone call every four minutes! These two young badgers were transferred to us from another rescue centre (WRAS in East Sussex) so that they could be raised in a group with out other badger cubs. Although still babies, they look just like miniature badgers! This is their story... #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #baby #badger #cub #kit #young #cute #aww #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #youtube #video #rescue #rescuer https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgPBLQASqT/?igshid=inrfakhtd9qw

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Today has been a very busy day of rescues... here is just one of the situations our team found themselves in this afternoon! #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #bird #rescuer #rescued #live #construction #woking #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #monday #mondaymotivation https://www.instagram.com/p/CBLy2o7gJex/?igshid=1n07y16ysye9c

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It's now been a month since our first juvenile great-spotted woodpeckers arrived at the centre, and they have made an incredible transformation in that time. After returning from the volunteer feeders that were caring for them, they are now stretching their wings in one of our quieter aviaries and are already eating for themselves! It will now be just a matter of days before they can head back to freedom at last! #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #baby #bird #woodpecker #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #weekend #nature_brilliance #progress https://www.instagram.com/p/CBGp06bAhZ6/?igshid=1ryv8a696jj6i

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No two swan rescues are the same here at WAF, but our most recent venture was not something we'd seen before! Early one morning we were inundated with calls about two swans who had become separated from their cygnets and were going mad with worry. Luckily, Lawrie and Simon were soon on the scene and were able to successfully reunite the family in just a few minutes! Please visit our #YouTube channel to see the full story! #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #baby #swan #bird #family #rescued #animalrescue #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #fridayfeeling #fridaymotivation #video https://www.instagram.com/p/CBD8DaAg_CP/?igshid=10lj2t559l1ck

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Don't forget, we're live tonight at 7pm over on #YouTube! If you'd like to ask Simon or Lawrie a question, leave it in the comments below or join our live chat. https://youtu.be/A7XKU4aLyF0 #wild #wildlife #rescue #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #video #rescuer #live #livestream #q&a #questionandanswer https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-JOQ6AD0U/?igshid=7d6f3r4wh3w9

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Well done to everyone who took part in this week's #WeekendWildlifeChallenge! Some fantastic mammal images (along with a sneaky kestrel & horse, too!). Here're just a few of the entries, well done Hannah Vincent, Louise Brown, Jane Roberts, Megan Mahony, Jonathan Godfrey. 👏 #wild #wildlife #rescue #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #monday #mondaymotivation https://www.instagram.com/p/CA5IpuNgbqr/?igshid=10azb333mwg4p

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These six TINY youngsters are newborn bank voles, and they arrived at the centre after their nest was disturbed. After being given some oral rehydration solution to combat their mild dehydration, they were very carefully fed by one of our volunteers. As youngsters this small require very specialised attention (including feeds throughout the night), they were transferred to another centre to get the very best chance we could give them. Hopefully, they will head back to the wild once fully grown :) #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #baby #vole #bankvole #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #weekend #nature_brilliance #babyanimals https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3P9UygVl_/?igshid=sywzi52otigi

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This fledgling blue tit was caught by a dog whilst venturing out of the nest for the first time. Whilst initially very lethargic, it eventually perked up after a little time in one of our incubators and is now very lively! It is currently on a course of antibiotics to combat any potential infection, but is making great progress and should be able to head back to the wild once fully developed. #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #baby #bird #bluetit #gardenbird #birdsofinstagram #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #weekend #nature_brilliance https://www.instagram.com/p/CA2l5G5AMfE/?igshid=g52n9gj8qyne

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These six tiny youngsters are pheasant chicks, and they were brought into the centre after being found abandoned in a road. Sadly no sigh was found of any parents and they would not have survived on their own. Whilst, very sadly, one of the youngsters was too weak to survive, the remaining five are doing well and are currently staying with one of our team for round the clock support. It is still early days, but we hope they will be able to head back to the wild once fully grown. #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #baby #bird #pheasant #babyanimals #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #weekend #nature_brilliance https://www.instagram.com/p/CA2O1cbAxzs/?igshid=1oi2j08tfh2st

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This young jay was brought into our care after being found by the side of a road. Whilst is was still quite bright, our vet team found a small wound on the birds head, exposing the skull. Amazingly, the bone was not damaged and, after a quick clean with iodine solution, the wound was glued closed using the special Dermaflex glue we were kindly donated recently (causing much less stress or risk than sutures). The jay, now on a course of antibiotics, is recovering in one of our cages and will head back to the wild once fully grown. #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #baby #bird #jay #wound #injury #surgery #dermaflex #glue #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #weekend #nature_brilliance https://www.instagram.com/p/CA00xQJgtk-/?igshid=1ltgfsgj1ug57

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In this rescue, Simon attempts to capture a greylag goose with an injured leg. After Simon shows himself up a little, with a fumbled catch, the goose was quickly on it’s way back to the centre for treatment. Sadly, an X-ray revealed that the fracture had been caused by a gun pellet! However, Maru, our lead veterinary surgeon was confident of a successful repair. Check out the video to see the full rescue and operation. #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #bird #goose #greylag #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #friday #fridayfeeling #video #youtube #surgery #recovery #wildanimal https://www.instagram.com/p/CAx_hKqAL5T/?igshid=1up1oo7m2s6cd

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These five great-spotted woodpecker chicks now bring our total number to ten! Sadly, the tree they were nesting in fell down in high winds and they were brought into our care after being found scattered on the ground. Whilst not physically injured, they were all quite dehydrated and were given sub-cutaneous fluids before being moved into a warm enclosure to recover. Once looking a little more lively (and happily calling away), they were transferred to one of our volunteer orphan feeders for round the clock care. With feeds due every hour, they will be quite a handful! #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #baby #bird #woodpecker #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #thursday #thursdaythoughts #greatspottedwoodpecker #babyanimals #birdsofinstagram #treatment #hospital #waf https://www.instagram.com/p/CAvT0j7gAuj/?igshid=118c5kmgdwu8c

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Our office manager, Alice, had quite a shock when she got home to find this little vole on the mesh of her bathroom window! We're not sure how it got there, but it's now safely admitted to the centre! With no injuries, it just needs a bit of time to grow before it can return to the wild :) #wild #wildlife #rescue #simoncowell #wildlifeaid #vet #veterinary #baby #vole #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #thursday #thursdaythoughts #surprise @surreylive https://www.instagram.com/p/CAueHriANF3/?igshid=10gpwo2udh5h9

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This week’s ID quiz is definitely a tough one. How well do you know your bird eggs? They could belong to tiny garden birds or to any number of the UK's birds of prey. How many can you guess, correctly? Keep an eye out for the answers, posted tomorrow at midday. #WAFQUIZ #animal #animals #nature #animalsofinstagram #picoftheday #wildliferescue #uk #london #england #surrey #instadaily #instagood #wednesday #quiz #gardenbird #birdsofinstagram #birdofprey #egg https://www.instagram.com/p/CAsLF71AJ7E/?igshid=1hqx0ltvbdnib