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World leading wildlife hospital charity - Open 24hrs a day, 7 days a week to take in sick, injured or orphaned wildlife
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Tiggywinkles is the first, and one of the world’s busiest, Wildlife teaching hospitals with over 13,000 British wildlife casualties coming through our doors every year. Our patients range from the tiny pipistrelle bats to majestic, large fallow deer. We take in any sick, injured or orphaned British wildlife and rescue, rehabilitate and (when 100% fit and well) release back into the wild. The hospi

tal is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to receive casualties. With an office hours general advice line and 24-hour emergency help line for large animal casualties. Tiggywinkles also has a Visitor Centre, open to public 7 days a week, where you can learn about our vital work to help British wildlife, view into the hospital's nursery wards to see our life-saving team in action, and see some of our permanent resident rescued animals living in our sanctuary.

23/06/2026

A first for Tiggywinkles! 🐦 One of our wildlife rescuers was recently called to help a crane found collapsed in a ditch, extremely weak and struggling to move. As cranes are a rare sight in the UK, this was a particularly special rescue, and quite a handful!

The common crane is the UK’s tallest bird, standing up to 1.2 metres tall with a wingspan of more than 2 metres.

Safely settled in our aviary, this magnificent bird - now named Marvel - was able to rest quietly while receiving the care, food and support he needed to rebuild his strength.

Once fit, healthy and ready for life in the wild again, Marvel was released into wetlands close to where he was found, where other breeding pairs have been spotted.

We’re delighted to see this remarkable bird back where he belongs. 💚

19/06/2026

Did you know baby hedgehogs (urchins) are born with their spines hidden beneath a layer of skin? 🦔

Within just a few hours, the first soft white spines begin to emerge, followed by a second darker set as it grows.

At only a few days old, this tiny patient is completely dependent on warmth, regular feeding and dedicated care. Young hedgehogs are particularly vulnerable if they become orphaned, disturbed from the nest or separated from their mother.

👉 If you discover a hedgehog nest, it's important to keep your distance and avoid handling the babies unless they are clearly injured or in immediate danger. Mum may be nearby and will often return if left undisturbed. Please contact your nearest rescue for advice.

Every hedgehog admitted to Tiggywinkles receives expert care tailored to their age and needs, giving them the best possible chance of returning to the wild.

17/06/2026

🦔 Our Small Mammal Nursery is getting busier as more orphaned and injured baby hedgehogs (or urchins) arrive through our doors.

These tiny youngsters will receive round-the-clock care from our dedicated team while they grow, gain weight and develop the skills they need to thrive in the wild.

At this age, every feed and every gram gained makes a huge difference.

We look forward to watching these prickly youngsters grow stronger before they are eventually released back into the wild where they belong.

15/06/2026

Stretching those wings and getting ready for the big wide world 🐦💙

This little blue tit is safe in our care at Tiggywinkles after getting picked out of its nest by a curious cat.

Every flap, stretch and hop up on the perch is an important step towards independence, helping them build the strength and confidence they'll need when it's time to return to the wild.

Baby bird season is in full swing, and our team is working around the clock to give these tiny patients the best possible start.

Good luck, little one - we can't wait to see you take flight! ✨

13/06/2026

Volume on for this one! 🔊🐦 It's feeding time in our bird nursery for our hungry baby swallows.

These youngsters each arrived at Tiggywinkles needing a helping hand, and our dedicated nursery team is now providing the specialist care, warmth and regular feeds they need to grow strong and healthy.

As you can see, patience isn't always on the menu when breakfast is being served! Every open beak represents a wild bird being given a second chance, but caring for so many growing youngsters is a huge undertaking, requiring countless feeds throughout the day.

With plenty of food, care and exercise, these tiny aerial acrobats will eventually be ready to take to the skies and begin their incredible migrations. For now, though, they're focused on one thing... their next meal! 😄

12/06/2026

🦸‍♂️ Every dad is a hero in someone's eyes... so this Father's Day, why not give him a gift that helps wildlife heroes too? 🦅💚

Adopt a Bird of Prey through Tiggywinkles and help support the rescue, treatment and rehabilitation of injured wildlife.

Whether he's a fan of soaring Red Kites, powerful Buzzards, agile Hobbies or beautiful Kestrels, an adoption is a unique gift that helps us give these incredible birds a second chance.

Just like dads, our birds of prey show strength, resilience and determination every day!

🎁 Give a Father's Day gift that makes a real difference.

Find out more and adopt today: https://sttiggywinkles.org.uk/help-us/adopt-an-animal/bird-of-prey/

11/06/2026

This has to be one of the most unusual hedgehog rescues we’ve ever seen! 🦔

A concerned lady woke up to discover a hedgehog firmly stuck in the ornate metalwork of her garden gate. After being unable to free the poor little creature herself, she did the only thing she could think of - removed the entire gate and carefully transported both gate and hedgehog in the back of her car to Tiggywinkles!

Our vet team then carried the gate, complete with hedgehog attached, into the prep room where the patient was gently anaesthetised so she could be safely wriggled free from the metal bars.

Thankfully, apart from a little bruising (and perhaps some embarrassment!), the prickly patient (who we've named Ivy) was completely unharmed. After a few days of rest and recovery at the hospital, Ivy was safely returned into the wild. 💚

A huge thank you to her rescuer for going above and beyond to make sure Ivy got the help she needed!

10/06/2026

This young Little Owl was brought to our wildlife hospital after falling from its nest. While we care for many different species each year, Little Owls are relatively uncommon patients, making this youngster a particularly special arrival.

After being rescued, the owlet was examined by our team and is now receiving expert care while it grows stronger. Young birds that become separated from their nest can quickly find themselves at risk from predators, injury and exposure, so getting help quickly can make all the difference.

We'll continue to monitor this tiny owl's progress and ensure it has the best possible chance of returning to the wild when the time is right.

For now, this little bird is safe, warm and in expert hands.

08/06/2026

💚 When you find an injured bird, hedgehog or other small mammal, getting it to help as quickly as possible can make all the difference.

At Tiggywinkles, we depend on the kindness of members of the public to bring casualties directly to our hospital. While we do have a wonderful team of volunteer rescuers and transporters, they are only able to cover a limited local area and capacity, so it isn't always possible for us to collect every casualty.

We will always do our very best to help, but with the large number of wildlife emergencies we deal with every day, bringing an animal to us yourself often means treatment can begin sooner and gives it the best possible chance of recovery. All wildlife casualties are admitted and treated free of charge.

If you're ever unsure what to do, please give us a call first. Our experienced team can advise you on the safest course of action for the animal. For larger or potentially dangerous casualties, such as badgers, deer, foxes and swans, we can often arrange for our rescuers to assist.

Thank you for being such an important part of wildlife rescue. We truly couldn't help as many animals as we do without your support 💚

05/06/2026

Johnny Ball, beloved presenter and household name from 1980s children's television, paid us his first-ever visit this week after bringing in an injured juvenile crow he spotted struggling in his garden.

The young crow was having difficulty hopping after its parents, which immediately raised concerns that something wasn't quite right. After being admitted to our wildlife hospital and examined by our veterinary team, the youngster was diagnosed with a calcium deficiency.

The crow is now in our bird nursery, with other juvenile crows, while he receives treatment and specialist support to improve his condition. Once he's regained his strength and is able to move normally, we'll be aiming to release him back into the wild where he belongs.

Thank you, Johnny, for helping wildlife when it needed you most. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Address

Aston Road, Aylesbury
Haddenham
HP178AF

Telephone

+441844292292

Website

http://www.tiggywinkles.com/

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