CALL OUR HOSPITAL AT 704-875-6521 X 125 OR ANOTHER WILDLIFE REHABBER IN YOUR AREA BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT A RESCUE ON YOUR OWN. IF YOU BELIEVE THE BIRD IS IN DANGER, PLEASE READ THE BELOW TIPS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING A RESCUE ON YOUR OWN.
THINK BEFORE YOU ACT
UNLESS THEY ARE SICK OR INJURED,
THE BEST PLACE FOR HEALTHY BIRDS IS IN THE WILD.
RESCUE TIPS
If you find a bird in danger and need to act:
- Protect yourself by wearing heavy gloves and safety glasses.
- Throw a towel or blanket over the bird to reduce its visual stimulation.
- Place the bird into a transport container and remove the towel.
- Do not feed the bird.
- Place the bird in a quiet, dark environment.
- Bring the bird as soon as possible to the nearest raptor rehabilitator.