After-Hours Help: Birds

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What county in Oregon did you find the bird in?* This field is required.We are only permitted to treat animals from Josephine, Jackson, and Curry counties.
Josephine (Merlin, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Selma, etc.)
Jackson (Medford, Rogue River, Central Point, Eagle Point, White City, Jacksonville, Ashland, etc.)
Curry (Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford, etc.)
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Please provide your phone number.* This field is required.If this is left blank, we will not be able to contact you. You will need to initiate contact.
Please enter a valid phone number.
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Please describe your situation below so we can better assist you.* This field is required.
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
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Is the bird obviously injured or ill? (i.e., open wounds, actively bleeding, caught by cat/dog, broken wing or leg with bone exposed, not moving, cold to the touch, struggling to breathe, unable to stand, etc.)* This field is required.
Yes
Unsure/maybe
No
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Is the bird obviously orphaned? (i.e., parents were killed, nest was destroyed, parents are not attending to the baby after more than two hours being left alone).* This field is required.Depending on the species, some animals are active only at night and will retrieve their baby then.
YESNO
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If the bird is not obviously injured, ill, or orphaned, it is most likely ok. Human interference is likely not necessary. We recommended monitoring the bird and keeping your distance.
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Is the bird safely contained and in your possession? (Safely contained = in a secure box, pet carrier, or animal-proof container with airflow)* This field is required.
YESNO
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How to Safely Contain an Injured Bird

1. Gather materials needed for a safe rescue. Items you will need: gloves, a towel or blanket for capture, and a box/pet carrier/other animal-proof container with airflow. It is also recommended to wear eye protection when rescuing birds with very long beaks (i.e., herons and grebes).

2. Wear gloves. Thick, heavy garden/work gloves should be worn when capturing a bird of prey or any bird that has a sharp beak or talons. Lightweight or disposable gloves should be worn when capturing a small bird.

3. Use a towel or blanket to gently cover the entire bird. Ensure that the head and eyes are fully covered. When bird's eyes are covered, it helps keep them calm in stressful situations and they are less likely to defend themselves or try to get away. It is generally not recommended to use a net to capture birds, as they can easily become entangled in them and cause further harm to themselves.

4. Gently pick up the bird by the body and place it into the box/pet carrier/other animal-proof container for transport. With birds of prey, it is important to stay away from their feet and talons as they can use these to defend themselves.
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Bring the bird to Wildlife Images as soon as possible during our business hours: 9am-4pm, 7 days a week.

Address: 11845 Lower River Road Grants Pass, OR 97526

We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

After Hours Care Instructions

1. Ensure that the bird is safely contained in a box, pet carrier, or other animal-proof container with airflow. Keep the bird in a dark, quiet, warm location away from pets, children, and loud noises. This is to help reduce stress as much as possible for the bird. If the bird is a baby and is not fully feathered, you can offer supplemental heat by placing a heating pad set to low underneath half of the container. This is to ensure that if the bird gets too warm, it can move away if needed.

2. DO NOT ADMINISTER FOOD OR FLUID. This can lead to accidental aspiration of the food or fluid which can be fatal for the bird. An improper diet can also lead to health complications that can later be fatal.

3. DO NOT HANDLE THE BIRD. Wild birds can carry diseases and parasites that can be transmitted to humans and pets. If they are injured, they are also in pain. Handling a wild bird unnecessarily causes undue stress and pain.

4. Transport the bird to Wildlife Images as soon as possible.

***In Oregon, you cannot hold a wild animal in captivity for more than 48 hours unless you have a Wildlife Rehabilitation or Wildlife Holding Permit issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Knowingly removing an animal from the wild and keeping it for more than 48 hours in your possession is illegal.***
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