Caring for Baby Birds

Bird Care and Rehabilitation

Although it is difficult and often not successful, it is sometimes necessary to try to rehabilitate injured birds or raise young birds . There is good advice on the links to the left. However, it is VERY difficult for the inexperienced to rehabilitate or raise birds. Raising baby birds should be left to the parents whenever possible. If the parents are around, return the young birds to where you found them. Do not place them back in the nest as they most likely left on their own. Note that it is against U.S. Federal Law to possess eggs, birds, nests, or feathers without a permit or license.

It is best to contact a wildlife rehabilitation center or a wildlife rehabilitator near you (see links below) or call your local wildlife official for advice.

Baby Birds
Abandoned Birds
Rescuing Baby Songbirds
Rescuing Baby Songbirds, 2
Should you care for a baby bird?
What to Do When You Find a Baby Bird

Adult Birds
Caring for a Bird of Prey
Caring for Oiled Birds
Help for Injured Birds

Car Windshield is Cracked by Bird
Cracked Windshield and Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurancee
Car Insurance Tips

Hummingbird Care
Rescuing Fallen Birds

Rehabilitation Programs

Raptor Rehabilitation
Raptor Rehabilitation and Research *Rehabilitation Centers in the U.S.*
Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research
University of Minnesota Raptor Center
Wild Bird Rehabilitation
Wild Bird Rescue
*Wildlife Information Rehabilitation Directory*
Wildlife Rehabilitation
WildlifeRehabber.com

Avian Haven
Chesapeake Wildlife Sanctuary
Cobequid Wildlife Rehab Centre
International Bird Rescue Research Center
International Wildlife Rehab. Council
Locating a Wildlife Rehabilitator
National Wildlife Rehabilitators Assoc.
Outreach for Earth Stewardship
Owl Rehabilitation