Conservation

How to Help a Sick or Injured Raptor

To find help for a sick or injured wild bird or animal in Florida check out these sites or contact your local veterinarian or county animal services. Also see the "I Found a Baby Bird" pdf attachement below in the download section.

https://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/wildlife/injured-orphaned/

http://www.fwra.org/injuredwildlife.html

https://ahnow.org/#/

Raptors can be very dangerous, even sick, injured and/or young birds. Beware of their sharp talons and beaks.

• Find a box slightly larger than the bird, poke air holes in the box, place the box over the bird, slide something flat under the box in order to contain the bird.

• Raptors tend to calm down when they are in a dark, warm (room temperature) container with air holes. Do not attempt to give the bird food or water, transport it to a wildlife rehabilitator.

• Take note of the location where the bird was found, especially baby birds that can be returned to their families once they are well.

• If in Central Florida area please contact the Center at 407-644-0190