Where can I take an injured bird in San Diego?
I found an injured or abandoned bird. What do I do?
- Bear Ridge Ranch Duck and Waterfowl Rescue. 760-705-6073. https://bearrideranch.com/ 15375 Woods Valley Rd.
- Project Wildlife. Website: http://www.projectwildlife.org/
- San Diego Humane Society.
- Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort.
- Chula Vista Animal Services.
Where can you take a hurt bird?
Sick or Injured Wildlife
- California Wildlife Center. Cares for all wildlife species.
- Camarillo Wildlife Rehabilitation.
- IBRRC (International Bird Rescue Research Center)
- Lucky Duck Rescue & Sanctuary.
- Marine Animal Rescue (Rescue and Transport to Rehab)
- Project Coyote.
- South Bay Wildlife Rehab.
- Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center.
What do you do with an injured bird in California?
California Department Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), 888-334-2258, California Wildlife Center – Injured or orphaned native wildlife (songbirds, coyotes, fawns, mammals, Emergencies 310-458-9453, Administration (advise and information) 818-222-2658.
What do you do with an injured dove?
Place the wild bird in a cardboard box and cover it with a lid or towel. Then place the box in a cool, safe place to give the wild bird time to recover from the shock of the injury. Be careful when handling the injured bird; use gloves to protect yourself from any disease or germ.
What do you do with an injured baby seagull?
If it is in danger, it can be moved a short distance to a safer place, but be wary that the parents may try to protect the chick and fly at you if you are near it. Injured gulls are best reported to welfare organisations such as the RSPCA/ SSPCA/ USPCA or taken to a wildlife hospital or a local vet.
Where can I take a baby possum near me?
Contact your local Opossum Society of the United States (OSUS) member, wildlife rehabilitator, veterinarian, state department of wildlife or animal control for assistance. Always check first to make sure they do not euthanize all opossums.
Where should I take an injured pigeon?
If the bird is injured or sick then contact the RSPCA or take the bird straight to a local vet. Otherwise, the golden rule, as with all wildlife, is to withdraw and observe. Consider the situation carefully before taking any action. If the fledgling is in danger move it to a safe place a short distance away.
How do I report an injured seagull?
Injured gulls are best reported to welfare organisations such as the RSPCA/ SSPCA/ USPCA or taken to a wildlife hospital or a local vet.
How do you treat a wounded mourning dove?
If you can’t transport it immediately:
- Keep the bird in a warm, dark, quiet place.
- Do not give it food or water. Feeding an animal an incorrect diet can result in injury or death.
- Do not handle it. Leave the animal alone.
- Keep children and pets away from it.
What does it mean when doves visit you?
What Does It Mean When a Dove Visits You? The message of love, hope and peace is often conveyed in the appearance of a mourning dove. Depending on your spiritual belief, a visit from a mourning dove can be more than a message from a loved one. It can represent a messenger of love sent from God.