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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 (Southern California hotline that connects you to wildlife rescue organization near you)
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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