The South London branch of the RSPCA cares for the welfare of animals in our area thanks to the generosity of our wonderful supporters.
A bird's natural instinct is to not show any sign of weakness, in order to help prevent it being targeted by predators. So it’s not always easy to tell if your pet bird or garden visitor is ill or not. By the time a bird begins to display symptoms of illness, it has likely been … Continue reading How To Tell If A Bird Is Sick Or Injured
Garden trends are affecting some of the wildlife that typically visit, and in many areas causing a decline. However, even small changes can make a difference. Here are five easy ways to make your garden a haven for wildlife.
Unfortunately the UK is one of the world’s worst faring countries for paucity of wildlife. We have falling numbers of just about every species due to disappearing habitat, reductions to the food chain, agricultural intensification and increasing pollution. According to the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) 1 in 7 of our native species face … Continue reading Rewilding South London
Thanks to the generous funding from Project Giving Back, the RSPCA currently have a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower show. Designed by Martyn Wilson, the garden has been created as a sanctuary for people and wildlife to enjoy. The show judges were suitably impressed, awarding the garden its Silver Gilt award. All the planting … Continue reading RSPCA at the Chelsea Flower Show
One of the most common visitors to our gardens is the hedgehog, but sadly due to a shrinking of its natural habitats and an increase in road traffic their numbers are falling. Hedgehogs are a gardener's friend, as they eat beetles, caterpillars, worms and other invertebrates. Did you know as many as 10 different hedgehogs … Continue reading British Wild Animal Of The Month – The Hedgehog
The RSPCA are here for the welfare of all animals, including wildlife. The national call centre takes thousands of calls from the public with concerns about a wild animal's welfare and will take the best course of action wherever possible or provide advice where appropriate. If you come across a wild animal in need, you … Continue reading Helping Wildlife
There is loads of advice around on how to keep your hot dog cool and cat off a hot tin roof, but how about your wild visitors? With the mercury set to hit 40 degrees today and tomorrow, birds, foxes and even insects need our help. You should place bowls of water in shady spots … Continue reading Its Hot – Look Out for the Wildlife in Your Garden
Back gardens are a haven for very welcome guests and with just a little effort you can encourage all sorts of wildlife into your garden. Perhaps the most obvious of visitors are birds. We can see and hear them from dawn to dusk and what a delight they are. For a bit of fun, see … Continue reading Back Garden Visitors
Today is national wildlife day
RSPCA South London 