Wildlife A&E

11/03/2026

After more than 20 years of looking after wildlife in our local area, we are sad to announce that we will ceasing to operate Wildlife A&E at the end of this month. Sue & I have both reached the age of retirement, where climbing over fences, all night feeds and early mornings don’t come easy anymore. We will certainly miss the little critters and are always happy to offer advice any time. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years, we couldn’t have done it without you.
Obviously, we have a lot of cages, pods and equipment we would be happy to pass on to any groups who may need them or who are thinking of setting up and are in need of anything. Please email me – [email protected]

07/03/2026

Yesterday I collected an injured tawny owl from two lovely guys who work at Lingfield racecourse. Looks like it has had an argument with a car as was bleeding from its beak and has an eye that is closed and swollen. Wings and legs all ok. After a quick eye check at the vets couldn’t see and detachment so give the weekend to see if it settles and then recheck.

06/03/2026

🌼 What’s that yellow thing in the sky…? It must mean spring is on the way! 🌼

Bluebell the Shepherd’s Hut is reopening for the season and ready to welcome guests back to our peaceful little corner of the Yorkshire coast.

Wake up to panoramic views over Filey Bay, enjoy coastal walks straight from the doorstep, and relax on the decking watching the wildlife (we regularly spot deer, owls and even dolphins!).

🐶 Dog friendly with a secure paddock
🌊 Sea views across Filey Bay
🥾 Beautiful coastal walks nearby
✨ Dark skies perfect for stargazing

Whether you’re looking for a cosy weekend escape or a peaceful midweek break, Bluebell is the perfect place to slow down and breathe in the sea air.

📅 Dates are now open for bookings
📍 Speeton, North Yorkshire

Book your stay here:
airbnb.com/h/bluebelltheshepherdhut

Please feel free to share with anyone who might fancy a little coastal escape 🌿

03/03/2026

Today is world wildlife day. My granddaughter made this poster for me. Please look after our wildlife

25/02/2026

Here is the hedgehog that came in a few weeks ago weighing only 434g after being found out during the day. He now weighs 702g a nice healthy weight and as the weather has improved a little it was an ideal time to release him.

25/02/2026

A great place for watching wildlife

What’s that yellow thing in the sky…?! 😎
Spring is in the air and it’s finally time to start planning those little escapes again.

If you’re craving sea air, sunsets and a cosy reset, our shepherd’s hut overlooking Filey Bay is ready and waiting 🌊🐑

Slow mornings. Coastal walks. Star-gazing nights.
The perfect switch-off from the chaos of everyday life.

Dates are starting to fill for spring and summer, so if you’ve been thinking “we really need a break”… this is your sign 💛


Tap this link to see availability and to make a booking:

airbnb.com/h/bluebelltheshepherdhut

24/02/2026

1 March is nearly here! This marks the start of the ‘no cutting and trimming period’ for hedgerows on or next to land used for agriculture.

Here’s a reminder of the Hedgerow management rules
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hedgerow-management-rules-cutting-and-trimming

09/02/2026

Today we have had a very poorly tawny owl seen sitting on the lawn yesterday but was still there this morning. It has really bad canker so bad in me to shut its beak but I have managed to get a tube in to feed and medicate it. It has a bit of fight in it so hoping he continues to fight but we have a long way to go.

08/02/2026

If you ever find injured wildlife, please don’t rely on Google or AI to diagnose or treat it 🦔🦊🦉

Search results and automated advice can’t assess shock, internal injuries, stress levels, or species-specific needs. What seems like helpful information can accidentally cause more harm, delay treatment, or reduce an animal’s chances of survival in the wild.

Wildlife care is hands-on, trained, and situation-specific. Every minute matters, and every case is different.

The safest thing you can do:
📞 Call a wildlife rescue or vet immediately
📍 Follow their advice step-by-step
🤲 Only handle the animal if you’re instructed to

Wildlife A&E are here for exactly these moments and are always happy to guide you.

Real people. Real experience. Real help when it matters most. 💚

31/01/2026

This afternoon had a call about a baby rabbit lying in a carpark on Ashdown Forest. I asked the caller to get it into a box or wrap in a towel so that it was safe and went to meet them. Unfortunately it had myxomatosis and by the time I got back home it had died. The. This evening I picked up a juvenile pigeon seen sitting on a log pile for the last two days. No sign of canker eyes clear wings and legs ok so maybe just been blown around in this awful weather we have had. Now tucked up in the hospital in the warm after having a tube feed of rehydration feed. Hopefully he will feel better soon

31/01/2026

I saw this in another page and thought it was so useful as we are always having calls about birds who have flown into a window or found dazed in the ground.