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

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

30/10/2026

This Coot (26-5818) was reported to our Help Desk after a member of public spotted it caught in some branches in Bushy Park.

Responders Andrea and Tara attended the scene and quickly got to work organising a water rescue. On paddle boards, the team entered the water and made their way to the entangled coot and worked to free it from the branches. The coot was badly bleeding From their foot and was brought to the centre for urgent care.

At the centre, emergency surgery was preformed to stop the bleeding and they are now recovering in our wildlife clinic.

For as little a €5 a month, you can help us help wildlife like this coot by becoming a Patreon member. As a charity, Patreon supplies valuable funds to provide veterinary treatment and care for our patients.

Become a member today
www.patreon.com/kwr
Link in Bio

27/10/2026

Free Webinar!

Wednesday October 28th at 8pm, join Dr. Aikaterini Vathi, Irelands only full time dedicated wildlife vet for a webinar about Emergeny Care of Wildlife Patients.
CPD points will be awarded.

Sponsored by Premier Skills Institute.

https://training.premierskillsinstitute.com/course-detail/webinar-emergency-care-of-wildlife-patients/?id=316

23/10/2026

Join us for our Halloween Fancy Dress Ball!

This year we are hosting a fancy dress ball at Silken Thomas in Kildare Town with all proceeds of the night going directly to helping Irish Wildlife.

There will be a DJ, games, raffle and prizes for Best Dressed!

See you next Friday (October 30th)! Doors open at 7:30pm, do not miss it!

€15 through Eventbrite, tickets also available at the door!

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/kildare-wildlife-rescue-halloween-fancy-dress-ball-tickets-1997968229759

23/10/2026

This buzzard (26-5776) was admitted after being found knocked down on the shoulder of the road. Suffering head tramua and unable to fly they are now being treated in our Wildlife Clinic were we are hopeful they will recovery fully from their injuries.

As the weather begins to turn we are beginning to see an increased number of admissions of birds of prey struggling. Food is becoming less available and the rain is making hunting more difficult.

The seasonal shift in availability of food is pushing buzzards to take more risks to feed themselves. Scavenging the roadside for carrion, they become the next victim to road traffic collisions. This time of year, one of the easiest ways to help wildlife is to take your time on the roads while driving.

21/10/2026

We will be at Maynooth Library on Thursday the 29th of October to talk about out the challenges our wildlife face as we enter the colder seasons.
This is a free event!

To secure your place, book directly via Maynooth library at https://kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=28194114

17/10/2026

We are delighted to welcome Lisa Kavanagh to Speak on Day 2 of our Biodiversity Conference with her talk "Return to the Wild: Best Practices for Wildlife Teslease."

Releasing wildlife after they have finished their rehabilitation journey is incredibly rewarding. It is the culmination of weeks or months of hard work from rescue to transport and round the clock care in rehabilitation by dedicated volunteers. Each release is different, depending on the individual, their age, species and time spent in rehabilitation. This presentation will cover the different types of releases, how they are carried out and some inspiring examples of animals that have been successfully returned to the wild.

Join us for Day 2!

Tickets through Eventbrite. Link in bio.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/kildare-biodiversity-conference-2026-tickets-1996629454446

17/10/2026

Bird ringing has been around since 1909 in Britain and Ireland to track movements of birds. The British Trust of Orinthology has been keeping ringing records for over 100 years.

Today it is used primarily to track changes in populations.

At the Centre, we are using bird ringing to monitor rehabilitated birds following release. Each metal ring has a unique number which allows individuals to be identified in subsequent encounters. For some species we use coloured project rings which makes them easy for members of the public to report sightings and for us to collect data on how far the birds have traveled through reports. We have had birds raised at the centre reported as far away as Spain and Portugal. Ringing rehabilitated birds is an excellent way for us to get information back about the work we are doing, and how the birds are doing after they leave the Centre.

Pictured is one of the gulls we raised at the centre this year seen after release with a wild gull.

16/10/2026

We are happy ro announce Julie Cronin of Wildlife Rescue Cork as a speaker on Day 2 of our Biodiversity Conference with her talk "Rescued, Released, Resighted: Did it work?"

Did you know, across Ireland thousands of birds are rehabilitated and released for a second chance at life? This rehabilitation process takes a lot of energy, time, and financial commitment. How do we know it's worth it? How do we know if years later that any of these birds still alive and thriving alongside their wild counterparts? Julie will speak about the bird ringing they are doing at Wildlife Rescue Cork, and the data they are collecting from sightings of patients after they have been returned to the wild.

Join us Day 2 for this and many other talks!

Tickets through Eventbrite. Link in bio.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/kildare-biodiversity-conference-2026-tickets-1996629454446

16/10/2026

Please leave the leaves this season!

Leaves form valuable shelter over the winter months for our wildlife and are nurseries for next years insects. Seeds and nuts that are found on the ground provide food for wildlife during the winter. Nothing goes to waste so please let leaves be.

If you need to remove leaves, consider using them as mulch, or move them to a section of garden that you allow to be untidy for nature. Our wildlife will thank you.

16/10/2026

We are happy to announce Ellen Greally from Corvid Research Study on Day 2 of our Biodiversity Conference with her talk "Investigating White Feather Syndrome in corvids: Presentation, Prevelance and Pathology"

Ellen's research aims to describe the appearance of 'White Feather Syndrome' in corvids, and provide a clear set of signs by which the condition can be identified, creating a baseline for information and current knowledge to be centralized. She combined data gathered through literature review, interviews, necropsies, and post-mortem testing so we can begin to understand the scientific backbone of this condition, allowing for open discussion and the development of scientifically informed treatment-and-prevention protocols to be explored.

While the literature surrounding White Feather Syndrome and corvids is scarce, Ellen taps into the wealth of knowledge accessed through experienced rehabbers, vets, and wildlife organizations to uncover the mysteries surrounding this condition.

Join is on Day 2 for this talk and more.

Tickets through Eventbrite. Link in bio.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/kildare-biodiversity-conference-2026-tickets-1996629454446

Address

Grey Abbey Road, Greyabbey
Kildare
R51X338

Website

https://linktr.ee/kildarewildliferescue

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