04/09/2026
Today is National Wildlife Day.
We are lucky here at Coastway Shoreham to have a fabulous, caring team who are happy to see any sick an injured wildlife. But, do you know what happens to our wild patients after they've been seen and examined?
Head Nurse Gayle co runs Sompting Wildlife Rescue with her family from home. Take a look at their website if you'd like to know more about their work.
https://www.somptingwildliferescue.co.uk/?fbclid=IwVERDUAUHZLFwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHvZziS-45NnxvJ-BWpBgcgpH4nIepeMRMzGdl9PhGATsiwaMbebVf4l11dBo_aem_ULNyIb4Cq8Y_LkLJ2NWcYg
💚 NATIONAL WILDLIFE DAY 2026 💚
Today is National Wildlife Day — so we thought we'd take the opportunity to celebrate just a few of the wild lives we've had the privilege of helping here at Sompting Wildlife Rescue.
Some arrive tiny. Some arrive injured. Some are cold, frightened, orphaned or simply in completely the wrong place.
And occasionally they arrive with teeth and absolutely no appreciation whatsoever for the help they're receiving. 😂
From foxes, hedgehogs and badgers to gulls, pigeons, owls, ducklings and countless little garden birds, every one comes through our doors for the same reason: somebody cared enough to stop and help.
Behind every admission there's often a whole chain of people too — the member of public who noticed something wasn't right, the volunteer who drove across Sussex, the veterinary team who provided treatment, the people who donate towards their care, and those who give their time to nurse, feed, clean, rehabilitate and eventually release them.
Wildlife rescue isn't always pretty. There are successes, losses, sleepless nights, ridiculous journeys and an astonishing amount of washing. But then there are those moments when you open a carrier, step away and watch an animal disappear back into the wild. ❤️
That's what it's all for.
So on National Wildlife Day, thank you to everyone who has helped us help them — whether you've rescued an animal, volunteered, donated, shared one of our posts or simply looked out for the wildlife living alongside you.
And here's to the real stars of Sompting Wildlife Rescue… the patients. 🦊🦔🦉🦆🐦💚
Sompting Wildlife Rescue
Registered Charity 1191687
