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Happy New Year - A review of wildlife rescued 2022
Thank you so much to all of our volunteers and to the public for your support this year. Since 2020 when we started we have rescued a...
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Dec 31, 20225 min read
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Dormouse Monitoring Project at Dean Farm Trust 2022
Written by Katie Watkins Hazel dormice, Muscardinus avellanarius, are the subject of one of the longest-running monitoring programmes of...
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Nov 7, 20223 min read
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Flight Cage Stories 2022
Written by Katie Watkins It has been an another amazing busy year using our bat flight cage that we built in 2020, which is located at...
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Nov 4, 20223 min read
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Happy New Year - A review of wildlife rescued in 2021
Thank you so much for all your support during another fantastic year. We would like to share with you the numbers of rescues we have had...
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Jan 1, 20226 min read
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Earth Day 2021 - The Importance of Self-Preservation in a Struggling World
Our planet is currently facing more problems than it ever has before. The task of saving our planet seems gargantuan, and often...
Charley Bird
Apr 22, 20216 min read
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Why did the Toad Cross the Road?
You’ve heard of helping elderly people across the street as an act of chivalry, but have you ever helped toads cross the road?
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Feb 21, 20212 min read
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Happy New Year - A Review of Wildlife Rescued in 2020
In 2020 we have rescued a total of 124 animals this year, over 50% successfully released back into the wild.
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Dec 31, 20207 min read
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A Special Christmas Thank you to our Wildlife Finders: rescue stories of 2020
A Special Christmas thankyou from us to the members of the public and all of you that we work closely with that have helped us save wildlife
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Dec 24, 20206 min read
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Give a Gift to Nature
The holiday season is all about giving gifts to loved ones, so why not buy a gift for nature?
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Dec 21, 20203 min read
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The Warning of the Christmas Island Pipistrelle
The story of the Christmas Island Pipistrelle sounds like it should have a happy ending, but this species upsettingly became extinct in 2009
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Dec 10, 20205 min read
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Eliminate Lockdown Blues with these Refreshing Winter Walks
Spending time outdoors has helped many people with their mental health. A brisk walk can help clear your mind and improve your mood.
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Nov 25, 20205 min read
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How to Create a Wildlife Winter Wonderland
It's getting colder outside and this time of year can be gruelling for little animals, it's important we help out where we can.
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Nov 17, 20203 min read
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Deadly Bird Feeders - How to Keep Your Garden Birds Healthy
While bird baths and feeding stations are a wonderful addition to your garden, did you know that they can potentially spread illness?
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Nov 8, 20203 min read
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Animal Journeys Interview with Severn Wildlife Rescue
In July 2020 we were contacted by a fantastic couple who cycled around the UK on their tandem visiting charities and rescues along the way
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Nov 1, 20202 min read
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Bat Flight Cage News
We have achieved our dream of purchasing a bat flight cage!
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Sep 17, 20204 min read
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Rats with Wings or Human Saviours?
Are pigeons rats with wings or human saviours? Are they urban vermin or in fact highly intelligent creatures that need our love and respect?
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Sep 10, 20202 min read
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Rodent Rascals - changing our perception
We understand the difficulties rodents cause humans, but should we view them as pests?
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Jul 26, 20202 min read
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Wildlife and Well being - finding the balance
I have written this post not to put you off wildlife care but to remind you that your welfare is as important as the animals we rescue.
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Jul 24, 20208 min read
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The Story of Sal the Swift
Here is the story of Sal the swift...
Severn Wildlife Rescue
Jul 20, 20203 min read
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