Caring for British Wildlife

Dedicated and committed to the care, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife across the Greater Manchester and surrounding areas.

Guided by compassion and expertise, our team works tirelessly to provide every animal with the specialist treatment and safe environment they need to recover.

Rescue, Rehab, Release

OUR MISSION

Rescue

At Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue, our mission is to protect, care for, and rehabilitate British wildlife in need. We believe every animal deserves compassion and the chance to live a full life in its natural habitat.

Rehabilitate

Whether it’s an injured bird, an orphaned hedgehog, or a displaced fox, our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide expert care, treatment, and a safe path back to the wild wherever possible.

Release

Beyond rescue and rehabilitation, we are committed to raising awareness and fostering respect for the incredible wildlife that shares our local environment. We aim to inspire people of all ages to appreciate, protect, and coexist with nature.

Found a sick, injured or orphaned wild animal? Visit our ‘Helping Wildlife’ hub.

Join our team of passionate wildlife volunteers and make a real difference to wildlife in need.

A small but dedicated team protecting and caring for British wildlife. 

Help us provide food, shelter, and medical care so we can continue protecting and rehabilitating British wildlife.

Latest news...

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Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue

Herring Gull Covered in Mysterious Contaminant

We’d probably have an unimpressed look on our face too if we were this Herring Gull.
The poor bird was admitted covered head-to-toe in a mysterious contaminant, leaving his normally bright white feathers heavily stained and matted.

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Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue

A Rare Visitor

It’s not every day that a sea duck turns up in someone’s garden — but that’s exactly what happened when this handsome male Scoter duck was brought into our care after being found sitting quietly in a garden in Stockport.

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Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue

Tawny Owl Rescued From Fireplace

We were called out to a rather unusual rescue involving one of the local Tawny Owls. At this time of year, Tawny Owls are busy searching for safe places to nest and raise their young.

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