by Secret World | Jun 29, 2026 | Blog
Written by Pauline Kidner Charity Founder and Advisor When I first started looking after wildlife, I always felt that, no matter how large or small, common or rare, every animal has the right to care and pain relief. People often ask, “Why bother?” The...
by Secret World | May 6, 2026 | Blog
Written by Pauline Kidner Charity Founder and Advisor May Day is a bank holiday giving workers a day off, but in folklore it was a time of celebration as spring moves into summer. Even as far back as the Roman times it was a time when an event was held dedicated to...
by Secret World | Apr 8, 2026 | Blog
Written by Pauline Kidner Charity Founder and Advisor Spring has arrived! Some animals such as fawns and leverets (young hares) are left by their mothers while they forage and return to their young when they need feeding. However, if an animal appears injured, crying...
by Secret World | Mar 15, 2026 | Blog
Written by Pauline Kidner Charity Founder and Advisor Mother’s Day in March reminds me of the strong bond that wildlife has. That desire to save their young can be amazing. If you come across a nest while working in the garden or discover a beautiful fawn curled up in...
by Secret World | Feb 11, 2026 | Blog
Written by Pauline Kidner Charity Founder and Advisor A few years ago, in February, we received an urgent call from a couple in Bristol. It was 1 a.m. on a freezing night. A distressed young man told me about a badger trapped in the river next to the S.S. Great...
