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Wildlife rescue service based in Bury, Greater Manchester. Wildlife emergency line: 01204 884 086 .

13/10/2026

Look how well our little hoglet is doing!

This tiny youngster arrived in our care last month, at an age when he should still have been safely tucked away with mum.

Now, several weeks on, he's making wonderful progress! We're so grateful to everyone who helps make these little success stories possible. 🥰

There are lots of ways you can support our work, including joining us next Friday for a little fun:

🎃 HALLOWEEN QUIZ NIGHT – FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER!

📍 St Hilda's Church Hall, BL8 4AW
🕖 Doors open 7pm | Quiz starts 7.30pm
🎟️ £10 per person, including pasty and peas
👻 Fancy dress optional, with a prize for the best dressed!

Bring your friends, family or fellow wildlife lovers for a fun-filled evening, all while helping us continue caring for injured and orphaned wildlife.

Buy your tickets here - https://donorbox.org/events/968918/steps/choose_tickets or alternatively purchase them in person from our centre between 9am-5pm.

Can't make it? You can still make a difference by making a one-off donation or becoming a monthly supporter. Every contribution helps us provide a lifeline for wildlife in need.

11/10/2026

An oil spill at Heaton Park boating lake left several birds in need of urgent help💔

From Wednesday morning through to Thursday, our rescue team were involved in responding to an oil spill at Heaton Park boating lake, working to rescue affected waterbirds and get them the specialist care they desperately needed.

Oil contamination can have devastating consequences for waterbirds. When oil coats their feathers, it damages their natural waterproofing and insulation, leaving them vulnerable to hypothermia, exhaustion and potentially life-threatening complications.

The rescued birds were transferred to RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre, where they could receive specialist treatment and rehabilitation.

Sadly, despite the efforts involved, one bird had to be put to sleep. 💔

Incidents like this are a stark reminder of just how vulnerable our wildlife is to pollution, and how quickly an otherwise peaceful habitat can become a dangerous environment for the animals that depend on it.

We'd like to thank everyone involved in the rescue efforts and the team at Stapeley Grange for taking these birds into their care.

If you'd like to support our rescue work, please consider making a donation. Your kindness helps us continue being there for wildlife in need.

❤️ Donate: kirkleesvalleywildlife.org/donate

08/10/2026

They can't ask for help. But we can ask on their behalf.

Every day, wild animals across Bury and the surrounding areas face dangers they simply cannot overcome alone.

From injured foxes and sick hedgehogs to orphaned youngsters, each one deserves a second chance.

At Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue, we provide the specialist care, treatment and rehabilitation these animals desperately need. But wildlife emergencies don't wait until we have the funds available.

💚 Could you spare just £3, £5 or £10 a month?

By becoming a monthly supporter, you're helping us prepare for the animals we haven't met yet. The next injured fox. The next orphaned hedgehog. The next life depending on someone being there.

Regular donations, however small, help us continue caring for wildlife throughout the year.

They depend on us. We depend on you.

👉 Become a monthly supporter today: https://donorbox.org/kirkleesvalleydonate

06/10/2026

Not quite the place you’d expect to find a hedgehog…😣

This little youngster was discovered stuck down a drain, with no way of getting himself back out. 💔

We have no idea how long he had been trapped down there, but thankfully he was spotted and rescued before it was too late.

Once safely with us, he was given a thorough assessment by the team. As well as recovering from his ordeal, we noticed signs that this little hog is suffering from ringworm - a fungal infection that can affect a hedgehog’s skin and spines and requires treatment.

So, rather than heading straight back to the wild, he’ll be staying with us for a little while longer while he receives the care he needs. 🦔

If you're able to support his care, please consider making a donation, today - kirkleesvalleywildlife.org/donate

04/10/2026

Our online shop is officially OPEN! 🦊🦔🦌💚

We’re very excited to finally share the Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue online shop - filled with gifts and goodies for fellow wildlife lovers!

From wildlife-inspired T-shirts and sweatshirts to mugs, greetings cards, coasters and some very cute, but handmade crocheted friends, there’s plenty to choose from. 🌿

And the best bit? Every purchase helps support the work we do caring for sick, injured and orphaned British wildlife.

So, whether you’re treating yourself, looking for a gift for a wildlife-loving friend, or starting your Christmas shopping a little early, have a browse and see what you can find. 🎁

🛒 kirkleesvalleywildlife.org/shop

02/10/2026

This young cygnet has had a frightening start to life on her own😢.

After being chased away by her parents - a natural part of growing up for young swans - this youngster sadly ended up being hit by a car.

The impact caused a ruptured vein and significant bleeding, requiring the wound to be carefully stitched. An X-ray was also carried out due to concern for her right leg, but, thankfully, no fracture was found. ❤️‍🩹

We’re continuing to closely monitor her leg and condition, while providing the treatment, pain relief, warmth, food and specialist care she needs.

🦢 If you can spare a few pounds towards her care and recovery, and the many other wildlife casualties arriving at our hospital, please consider making a donation today.

Every £1 helps us continue being here when wildlife needs us most. 💚

🔗Donate: kirkleesvalleywildlife.org/donate

And please keep everything crossed for this youngster - we’ll keep you updated on her progress. 🤞

30/09/2026

A beautiful Sparrowhawk arrived in our care today after being transferred to us by a veterinary practice. 🪶

Sadly, upon assessment, we discovered a particularly nasty fracture to one of its wings.

For a bird of prey that relies on speed, agility and precision to hunt and survive, injuries like this can have devastating consequences.

Unfortunately, the extent of this little one's injury meant that recovery and a return to the wild were not possible, and the heartbreaking decision was made to peacefully put the bird to sleep to prevent any further suffering. 💔

Not every rescue has the happy ending we hope for, but ensuring that every animal receives the care, compassion and dignity it deserves will always be at the heart of what we do.

29/09/2026

🎃 IT'S TIME FOR A SPOOKTACULAR QUIZ NIGHT! 🦇

Gather your friends, family and fellow quiz enthusiasts because we're getting ready for an evening of Halloween fun, all in aid of the wildlife in our care! 🦊🦔

Whether you're a general knowledge genius or just coming along for the pasty and peas, we'd love you to join us!

📅 Friday 23rd October
🕖 Arrival from 7pm | Quiz starts at 7:30pm
📍 St Hilda's Church Hall, BL8 4AW
🎟️ Tickets £10 per person (includes pasty and peas!)
👻 Fancy dress is encouraged (but optional!), with a prize for the best dressed!
🍷 Bring your own alcohol.

It's set to be a fantastic family fun night, with every ticket helping us continue rescuing and rehabilitating sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.

Spaces are limited, so get your team together and book your tickets today!
🎟️ BOOK HERE: https://donorbox.org/events/968918/steps/choose_tickets

We can't wait to see you there! 🧡

27/09/2026

One of Britain's smallest birds, and sadly, another victim of a cat attack. 💔

This beautiful little Goldcrest arrived in our care today after being caught by a cat. Unfortunately, examination revealed that this tiny patient had suffered a fractured wing.

Weighing little more than a 20p coin, Goldcrests are incredibly delicate birds, and injuries such as these can be devastating.

Sadly, cat attacks are something we see all too frequently. Even when there are no obvious injuries, bacteria carried in a cat's saliva can cause life-threatening infections in wildlife.

🐦 If your cat catches a bird, please seek advice from a wildlife rescue immediately, even if the bird appears unharmed. Prompt veterinary treatment can make all the difference.

Please also consider keeping cats indoors during dawn and dusk, when wildlife is particularly active, to help protect our vulnerable wild neighbours.

24/09/2026

It’s that time of year when wildlife rescues up and down the country start reporting the arrival of a particular seabird: the Manx shearwater. 🌊

Five of these beautiful birds came into our care throughout September last year. This year, we’ve had just one so far. Unfortunately he had crash-landed around 50 miles inland. But, after a full examination, he’s otherwise in good condition, and we hope it won’t be long before he’s back on his way out to sea. 💙

Did you know Britain and Ireland are home to around 96% of the world’s breeding Manx shearwaters? So protecting their nesting islands and the seas they depend on matters far beyond our shores.

Address

Kirklees Valley
Bury
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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+441204884086

Website

http://kirkleesvalleywildlife.org/

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