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Springtime is coming soon, with that will be lots of baby wile birds fallen or discharged from nests. While we encourage folks to leave the babies alone, sometimes that's not possible. Here is a wildlife link, ( ahnow.org/#/ ) put in your zipcode and you will receive information on where to take the bird.
Injured or Orphaned Birds
- Pelican Harbor Seabird Station. 305-751-9840. ...
- Everglades Outpost. 305-247-8000. ...
- Wildlife Rescue of Dade County. 305-342-1075. ...
- South Florida Wildlife Center. 954-524-4302. ...
- Tavernier: Florida Keys Wild Bird Center. ...
- Marathon: Marathon Wild Bird Rescue. ...
- Big Pine Key: Florida Keys Wildlife Rescue. ...
- Key West: Key West Wildlife Center.
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Emergency Information
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Signs of injury or ill health in an adult bird are easy to discern. In some cases you will see the injury occur. A bird flies into a window, gets clipped by a car, gets tangled in loose cord, or is attacked by a pet. In such cases, where the animal has wounds,shows difficulty flying or walking, or cannot move at all, your best bet is to follow FWC's general emergency instructions and get the animal to our center as soon as possible. If you cannot locate the nest or it has been destroyed, simply create a substitute. Use a plastic berry box or a planter with drain holes. Fill the container with natural, non-absorbent material such as pine straw, dried grass, or leaves. Next, anchor it securely to the shady side of a tree or in shrubs close to where you discovered the baby. Parent birds have a strong urge to feed and will locate and tend their young if given a chance. Gently place the baby bird in the new nest and observe it from a good distance, checking periodically to make sure the parents return. If the nest is in an awkward place and must be moved, move it a few feet each day to a safer position. Naturally, if the parents do not return, you should call Florida Wildlife Care to make arrangements for the bird's continued care. Related Links: 24-hour helpline for information and referrals: (352) 371-4400. |