Kildare Wildlife Rescue

Kildare Wildlife Rescue Kildare Wildlife Rescue (KWR) is a registered charity for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.

Kildare Wildlife Rescue operate a Wildlife Hospital & Rehabiliation Centre in Kildare Town.

Our photo Competition for our 2026 Native Wildlife Calendar is now open for entries, we can’t believe it’s that time alr...
01/07/2025

Our photo Competition for our 2026 Native Wildlife Calendar is now open for entries, we can’t believe it’s that time already!

Submitted photographs must have been taken in Ireland and feature native Irish wildlife; no photos of nests or invasive species are permitted.

Please respect the welfare of the animals and avoid disturbing them while taking pictures.

An optional entry fee can be paid via our SumUp store, accessible here https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QNF47Y4N.

Photos should be in landscape digital format, with a minimum resolution of 2400 x 3000 pixels. The file must be saved with your name and the county the picture was taken in. Previous entries, if they didn’t win, can be resubmitted and multiple submissions are welcome. Copyright will remain with the photographer, but by entering, they grant KWR a license to use the image in printed media, social media, on our website, and in promotional material. Credit will always be given when used.

Entries are to be sent to [email protected] by the closing dates: 31/08/25

This beautiful admission is a young mute swan.Young swans are called cygnets and start their life small and vulnerable, ...
30/06/2025

This beautiful admission is a young mute swan.

Young swans are called cygnets and start their life small and vulnerable, with downy white/grey feathers. They are able to swim and self feed shortly after hatching but are not waterproof until they molt into their teenage feathers.

By October, the cygnets will have grown from a hatching weight of approximately 200g to 10kg!

If you ever come across a bird in need, including waterfowl, it is important if you are able to secure them, not to offer them water. When a distressed animal gets wet, they easily become hypothermic and go into shock, making rehabilitation much more difficult.

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A big thank you to Dublin Zoo for donating boxes of fish to our patients.We really appreciate the help and support from ...
30/06/2025

A big thank you to Dublin Zoo for donating boxes of fish to our patients.

We really appreciate the help and support from our conservation partners, to feed native Irish species in rehabilitation.

Dublin Zoo

This past week has seen a flurry of admissions in baby hedgehogs that have been orphaned through various circumstances i...
26/06/2025

This past week has seen a flurry of admissions in baby hedgehogs that have been orphaned through various circumstances in their finders gardens.

This little one was found after the nest was disturbed by a cat and is now being treated with antibiotics. The family that found this hoglet put in the extra effort to try and locate any siblings that had been left behind. They located two others who were brought in to join their sister.

The role of mother now falls on our volunteers as the hoglets that have been admitted this week require bottle feeding every couple of hours.

Hedgehogs aren’t the only orphaned species we are admitting into care at the moment. In the month of June to date, we have admitted 667 patients, with 100 of them being admitted as orphaned.

Orphaned animals require a huge time commitment and a lot of food to care for them as they grow.

You can help support our efforts by joining our Patreon family. As a charity, patreon supplies consistent monthly funds we can rely on to feed our patients, and you can join for as little as €5 a month.

Please consider joining and help us help wildlife.

www.patreon.com/kwr

We are thrilled to officially welcome Petra Fransas as our Training and Engagement Officer.Petra began her journey with ...
26/06/2025

We are thrilled to officially welcome Petra Fransas as our Training and Engagement Officer.

Petra began her journey with us as a volunteer in 2022, quickly showcasing her passion and exceptional teaching skills. She leads our internal animal care training for all volunteers and is now also conducting external training sessions.

Her commitment to professionalising the sector ensures that all of our volunteers receive the highest standard of training. We couldn’t be more lucky and excited to watch Petra grow and expand in this role.

A heartfelt thank you to Petra for all the incredible work she does for KWR and our amazing volunteers.

This part-time position has been made possible by funding from , and we are incredibly grateful for their support.

This young Long Tailed Tit arrived with us this week. A rare patient for us. These charming little birds, measuring just...
25/06/2025

This young Long Tailed Tit arrived with us this week. A rare patient for us.

These charming little birds, measuring just 12-14 cm, are a delightful sight in gardens and woodlands. With their fluffy bodies, pinkish underbellies, and long, striped tails.

Habitat: Commonly found in woodlands, parks & gardens throughout Ireland.

Diet: They love munching on insects like aphids and caterpillars, alongside some berries.

Nesting: Their cozy nests are built in dense shrubs, made with moss, feathers, and spider silk.

They often flock together, especially in winter. Their breeding season runs from March to July, with clutches of up to 12 eggs!

Keep an eye out for these lovely little acrobats and remember to create a safe garden for them by keeping cats indoors

We are thrilled to officially welcome Sheena Fitzgerald as our Wildlife Carer. Sheena joined us as a volunteer in 2022 a...
25/06/2025

We are thrilled to officially welcome Sheena Fitzgerald as our Wildlife Carer.

Sheena joined us as a volunteer in 2022 and has consistently demonstrated immense respect and enthusiasm for the animals we care for, embodying all our core values. Her calm and gentle nature is a true blessing to our patients.

Not only does Sheena provide excellent care for the animals, but she also trains and mentors our interns, ensuring they have a fulfilling and enriching experience with us.

A heartfelt thank you to Sheena for all the amazing work you do for KWR and our wonderful patients.

This part-time position has been made possible by funding from – we are incredibly grateful for their support!

*edit - after investigation, the tree wasn’t felled, was damaged in a storm and fell* Two lovely squirrel kits from Co M...
24/06/2025

*edit - after investigation, the tree wasn’t felled, was damaged in a storm and fell*

Two lovely squirrel kits from Co Mayo have joined us this past week, facilitated by fellow wildlife rehabilitator Rebecca from Galway Wildlife Volunteers.

Unfortunately, they couldn’t be reunited after their tree was knocked down, but they are now doing well in care and will soon be weaned. Once ready, they’ll return to their native Mayo. It’s not just birds that suffer from loss of habitat due to tree felling.

Special thanks to Rebecca for her invaluable help in this journey.

We are pleased to officially welcome Niamh Redmond as our Volunteer Coordinator. Niamh brings a warm and positive attitu...
24/06/2025

We are pleased to officially welcome Niamh Redmond as our Volunteer Coordinator.

Niamh brings a warm and positive attitude that makes all volunteers feel welcomed and supported during their time with us.

At KWR, we value and appreciate our volunteers and the selfless service they provide to our community.

Thank you Niamh for all you do for KWR and our wonderful volunteers.

This part-time position is made possible by funding from , for which we are very grateful.

23/06/2025

Thank you Athlone’s Wildlife Apiaries for supplying our baby bird patients with mealworms and morioworms.

Little garden birds patients like this wagtail and the many house martins and swallows we take into care require insects as their food. Athlones Wildlife Apiaries have been very generous year after year in supplying us with insects during their rehabilitation.

This kestrel chick was found by a member of the public on a footpath while out on a walk in Ballythomas Woods, Co Wexfor...
18/06/2025

This kestrel chick was found by a member of the public on a footpath while out on a walk in Ballythomas Woods, Co Wexford.

Having fallen from the nest and with no way to reunite them, the kestrel spent the night at Gorey Veterinary Hospital before being transferred to the centre for care.

Kestrels are small falcons that are easily identifiable by how they hover in the air while hunting. The Irish name for Kestrel, Pocaire gaoithe, emphasises this behaviour and translates to “Wind Frolicker.”

One of two kestrels currently in care, it won’t be long before they are hovering in the Irish countryside.

17/06/2025

We are overwhelmed by the support from the Customers of Deansgrange SuperValu.

What an amazing donation the community put together for Irish wildlife.

On behalf of the animals currently in care, Thank you.

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