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What do I do with baby or injured bird? |
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| What should I do if I find or see a bird with a band? |
| Have you ever been out birding and come across birds that have been banded? Or found a dead bird which has been banded. You know you should report these to someone, but who? Now there is a toll-free number, 800-327-BAND [toll free], you can call from anywhere in the U.S., Canada, and most of the Caribbean. Keep this number handy. |
| By reporting band numbers you will be helping to manage our continental waterfowl resource. When you call the Bird Banding Lab, we will ask when and where you encountered the bird. You keep the band. We will then tell you when and where the bird was banded and mail you a certificate of appreciation with additional information. |
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| Carolina Wild Care is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization that cares for wildlife. Donations are never required, but are very much appreciated. Since they receive no funding from state, city or county agencies, he depend on the kindness of people that care about wildlife. |
| To report an orphaned or injured bird or other wildlife call 704.399.9668 [9 AM to 9 PM, 7 days a week, 365 days per year]. |
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| They suggest that you do the following if you find orphaned or injured wildlife: |
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If the bird has little or no feathers and you can find the nest, return the bird to its nest. |
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If the young bird is hopping and running away from you, let it be. Its parents will find it. |
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If the bird is in danger of becoming lunch for a cat or dog, scoop it up and place it in a nearby bush or shrub out of harm's way. Since most birds have no significant sense of smell, moving the baby bird to safety or returning it to the nest will not cause the parents to abandon it. |
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If the baby/fledgling is cold to the touch, take it inside to warm before returning to the nest. Nestle the bird in a warm towel or use a hot water bottle (with a towel between the bird and the bottle). Place the bird in a warm, dark, quiet room away from children and pets. |
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If the nest has been destroyed, you can create a makeshift nest using a small basket or a Cool Whip container. Line the container with material from the old nest or with dry grass and leaves. Wire your nest to a branch or place it securely in a branch fork near the old nest. Be sure there are holes in the bottom of the container to allow drainage. |
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Call Carolina Wild Care for further instructions. |
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Do not offer food or water until you have spoken with CWC. |
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Do not check on the animal or bird for 30 minutes. |
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Additional Specialized Bird Rehabilitators |
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| If you find an injured or orphaned mammal contact Animal Rehabilitators of the Carolinas, 704-552-2329. They do not take birds. |
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