#EMERGENCY ANIMAL RESCUE BIRDS WINDOWS#

#EMERGENCY ANIMAL RESCUE BIRDS WINDOWS#

If a bird is trapped in a house, block off all windows so they are not letting in light. Cats and dogs have harmful bacteria in their saliva that can cause lethal infections. If a bird is caught by a cat or dog, it must go to a licensed rehabilitator. If the bird has not flown away after three hours, contact a licensed rehabilitator. If needed, move the bird to a safe area, such as hidden under a bush, and leave it alone for three hours. If you find a bird on it’s side near a window, it probably flew into the window. If a bird hits a window, sometimes they just need time to recover. If you are unsure contact a wildlife rehabilitator. Fledglings can look like adult birds except a little bit scruffier with mottled colors. If you find a bird that cannot fly, it might a be a fledgling (more information on fledglings above). Stunned Ovenbird after hitting window Adult Birds Snuggle the bird in facial tissue directly against the source of warmth, but be sure it is not too hot. Warmth can be provided with a hot water bottle or heating pad turned on to low. When you hold the baby bird in your hand, it should feel warmer than your hand. While contacting the wildlife rehabilitator, keep the baby bird warm. Young birds are vulnerable to chill and pneumonia. Baby birds need to be fed every half hour, require a specific diet, and can choke easily. Do not try to take care of the bird yourself. If you find a baby bird and cannot locate its nest, the bird must be taken to a wildlife rehabilitator. If you do not see this happening, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. The parents will show up for just a few seconds, feed the baby and take off until the next feeding. Watch the nest constantly for at least an hour from as far away as possible (ideally over 30 feet). You should make sure the parents birds find the nest. Use only enough rope as necessary, do not leave any extra string dangling. You can use string or rope to secure the berry box to the limb of a tree or deep bush (a hidden location). Do not let the bird sprawl on the bottom of the nest. The legs of the baby are not strong enough to support it, so rest the baby bird in a semi-upright position so that the edges provide support for the body and head. Do not use cloth, shredded paper, cotton or grass as these may result in injury. If more nesting material is needed use facial tissue.

If material from the original nest is available, place it in the berry box. If the whole nest has fallen, and is no longer intact, you can replace the original nest with an artificial nest. Make an artificial nest from a plastic berry box or other small plastic container with holes for drainage. If you do not see any parents return, contact a wildlife rehabilitator. The parents will show up for just a few seconds, feed it and take off until the next feeding.

If you want to watch the nest to see if the parents return, watch the nest constantly for at least one hour from as far away as possible (ideally 30 feet) to allow the parents to safely reconnect with the baby. If the nest does not seem stable enough, you can use some string or rope to secure the nest, but do not leave any extra string dandling (the birds can get tangled). As long as the nest is within a couple feet of its original location the parents should return to it. If the whole nest has fallen, but is still intact, you can put the nest back where it was.

Contrary to popular belief, the parents will not reject the baby because you’ve touched it. If the baby bird’s nest is possible to reach, put the baby back in the nest. If the bird is feathered scroll down to fledglings. If you find a young bird that is completely or mostly bald, it is too young to be out of the nest. To learn about what you can do to help birds, click here. You may cause more harm and possibly drown the bird because there is a direct route to the lungs at the back of its tongue. If you find an exotic bird, contact Second Chances Avian Sanctuary at 24 or at Do not try to force food, milk (they cannot tolerate it) or water into the bird’s beak, thinking that it will revive or strengthen a bird. If you’ve found a baby bird that you think needs immediate help and don’t know what to do, call the Bird Center of Michigan at (734) 761-9640.įor a list of all the licensed Michigan wildlife rehabilitators click here: or scroll to the bottom of the page for a list of local and trusted bird rehabilitators. We are happy to answer questions and provide guidance, but if you need immediate assistance, please contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator from the list below. PLEASE NOTE: Detroit Audubon is not a wildlife rehabilitator and does not actively participate in bird rescues.

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