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A
rescued Bittern at Cordelia
center. (Photo: JL Poplin) |
When
you find a small bird there's a few important
steps to keeping it safe before transporting
it to one our centers.
Please follow these TEMPORARY
care instructions:
1) Find a medium/large sized
box and place a folded towel at
the bottom. There should be holes
in the box big enough for air flow.
2) Place the bird or
birds in the box at keep in a dark,
quiet place.
3) Keep the bird warm.
3) Please don't feed
the bird.
4) Leave the bird alone; don't
handle or bother it.
5) Always keep children and pets
away.
6) Call one of our bird centers
and let us know:
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Northern
California: (707) 207-0380 ext.
110
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Southern
California: (310) 514-2573
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WildRescue: (866) WILD-911 (California hotline that connects you to wildlife rescue organization near you)
Outside California? Call your local humane center or animal rescue group and ask for a referral.
Each year IBBRC helps
raise and release thousands of
orphaned ducklings and other baby
aquatic birds. We run two bird
centers in California: San
Francisco Bay Area and Los
Angeles area.
The public is encouraged
to help
us: Adopt a bird
For further help please
see these resources:
I
Found a Baby Bird Now What?
(PDF file 27 kb)
Are
You A Birdnapper?
(PDF file 97 kb)
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