Cape Henry Audubon Society
Our mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.

Injured Wildlife

If you have found bird or other wildlife in urgent need of rescue, please contact
 
Tidewater Wildlife Rescue at 757-255-8710

or

Wildlife Response at 757-543-7000


Additional Local Wildlife Rehabbers include:
  • Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge 757-434-3439
  • Second Chance Wildlife 757-323-6627
  • Tidewater Rehabilitation (TREE) 757-235-3189
  • Wild Baby Raccoon Rescue 757-650-3995
  • Nature’s Nanny Wildlife 757-714-5093
  • Wildlife ER & Education 757-442-4774
  • Altons’ Keep Wildbird Rescue 757-416-4098
  • Wildlile ER & Education 757-442-4774 / 757-710-3637

Suggested steps to secure the injured bird from our friends at TREE. Do not approach injured or bleeding raccoons, foxes, or bats, instead wait for arrival of trained rehabber.

Contact
  • Approach the bird calmly and observe its behavior.
  • Take note of any visible injuries, signs of distress, or environmental threats.
  • "Stunned" birds involved in window collisions should be taken to a rehabber for evaluation.
  • Contact rehabber resources at the numbers above. Call, do not e-mail.
  • Provide exact location of the bird.
Do not let the bird out of sight

Capture
  • Ensure your safety and the safety of others in the area.
  • Approach the bird slowly, minimizing sudden movements.
  • Use a towel or cloth to gently cover and capture the bird, taking care not to injure its wings or legs.
Contain
  • Find a sturdy, closed-top box, pet crate, or container to place the bird in.
  • Poke small holes in the box for proper air circulation if not already present.
  • Add a soft cloth, paper towels, or newspaper to create a small nest to keep bird warm and still.
  • Transfer the captured bird to a well-ventilated box or carrier.
Minimize stress
  • Keep noise and disturbances to a minimum to reduce stress on the injured bird.
  • Place the container in a quiet and warm area.
Do not feed or provide water

Attempting to care for most wild birds without appropriate training and permissions is against the law. Instead, be a wildlife hero and get the bird quickly to a permitted and trained rehabilitator for care.

Follow instructions provided by wildlife rehabber to arrange for pickup or delivery of injured bird.


"Baby" Wildlife

Baby wildlife rarely need human intervention. Baby animals that are commonly found by humans are rarely orphaned and should be left alone or returned to the nest. Human interference can bring unintended harm to the animal and can cause great stress to both the animal and the mother.

Here is some guidance from the National Audubon Society on what to do if you find a baby bird.




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