Injured animals
Wildlife rehabilitation is a specialised area and best left to experts so that animals have the best chance of survival back in the wild.
The RSPCA website has good advice if you find Injured Wildlife. Please check this website in the first instance.
Orphaned animals
Each year the RSPCA receives many calls about orphaned animals. A lot of baby wild animals can look like orphans, so always check to make sure the wild animal is orphaned first.
RSPCA Facilities on the Isle of Wight
Our Animal Centre at Godshill has a dedicated wildlife area with facilities to look after Foxes, Badgers and Water Birds which include Swans, Gulls, Ducks and Cormorants. Our team may be able to assist with collecting these animals. Please call us or contact the national emergency helpline.
Unfortunately we can’t accept injured Garden birds, Birds of prey, Corvids and Hedgehogs. We ask members of the public to take these species, and other small wildlife to a vet. There are a number of other rescue organisations on the isle of Wight who can assist with these species.
Wildlife Help Guide
How to help injured wild animals – Injured Wildlife
How to help orphaned wild animals here orphaned wildlife or visit the specific information guides below:
Baby birds out of their nest – Baby Bird Advice
Badger Cub – Badger Cub Advice
Fox Cub – Fox Cub Advice
Baby Hedgehogs – Hoglet Help
Baby Squirrel – Baby Squirrel Advice
The Isle of Wight is fortunate to be one of the few places in the UK where the protected species of red squirrel, the only squirrel native to the British Isles, has its home. Our island’s woodland along with conservation efforts have brought a resurgence of the squirrels in recent years however annually, many baby and adult animals need care, support and rehabilitation to return to the wild. For further information on our Islands Red Squirrels please visit Red Squirrel Trust.
Sea Birds – The risk of Avian flu is under constant review. The regulations designed to control this disease can impact our ability to assist sick or injured sea birds, waders and waterfowl. If you find a dead bird, please call call DEFRA notifiable disease number 03000 200301. Please do not touch, pick up, or transport them.
