Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife

Over the past three months, ReWild has cared for numerous animals, with donations ensuring they’re well-fed and healthy. This update shares a selection of their stories—a baby Little swift, an African Pygmy-Kingfisher, and a Yellow-bellied house bat named Tiffany—highlighting how community action and proper nutrition are saving lives.

A Swift Rescue on the River

A local hero by a riverbank heard a “plop” beneath a bridge where Swifts nest. A baby Little swift had fallen into crocodile-infested waters, floating downstream as its parents flew frantically above. Running to a shallower section, the rescuer scooped the tiny bird to safety. ReWild NPC’s team welcomed the swift, concerned about water in its lungs or injuries. The swift received nourishing formula, aiding its recovery from a sore leg.

The baby joined two older swifts—a Palm swift and a Little swift—in ReWild’s enclosure, where they sleep on a hanging cloth. The team provided a heated nest with a specialized diet for the new arrival. That evening, the older Little swift slept in the nest, tucking the baby beneath her. By morning, all three swifts were nestled together, thriving on the nutrition provided by your support. 

A Colourful Kingfisher’s Road to Recovery

This Easter, a 12 cm African Pygmy-Kingfisher was found grounded in a garden, unable to fly. A compassionate woman delivered it to ReWild NPC, suspecting a window collision. The team confirmed a mild concussion and wing swelling, critical for an intra-African migrant due to head north. Fed a nutrient-rich insect diet, the kingfisher is recovering swiftly to make its migration.

The kingfisher’s vibrant colours and resilience shine through, supported by ReWild’s careful feeding and monitoring. The team’s focus on nutrition ensures the bird regains strength with minimal stress. This community-driven rescue, paired with proper care, has the kingfisher poised to soar north soon.

Tiffany’s Return: The Power of Post-Release Monitoring

Tiffany, a juvenile Yellow-bellied house bat, arrived at ReWild NPC after being caught by a cat in a home. A quick-thinking homeowner ensured her safe delivery to the centre. Hand-reared on a high-protein insect diet, Tiffany was released with her group from a bat house. ReWild’s post-release monitoring ensures these bats thrive in the wild.

Weeks after release, Tiffany returned to the bat house but didn’t fly at dusk. The team retrieved her, finding two puncture wounds in her wing membrane, likely from a predator. Back in the clinic, she received ten days of care and a tailored diet, restoring her strength. In a flight enclosure, Tiffany flew strongly, and her group returned, drawn by her calls. The next evening, she rejoined them in the wild. Your donations ensured Tiffany and others were well-fed, making this recovery possible.