If you’ve found a wild animal that you think might be sick or injured…
- If it’s a native bird we can help!
- If it’s a native mammal, visit the Outdoor Alabama website to find a list of current rehabbers.
Birds
When a bird is obviously injured, bring it to our rehabilitation clinic for immediate treatment. We’re open every day of the year from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for bird admissions.
- Our location and directions
- Found an Injured Songbird?
- Found an Injured Raptor?
- Found an Injured Water or Shore Bird?
- Might be an Orphan?
If you’re unsure if the bird needs your help or have questions about handling, housing, and transporting it, please call our Wildlife Help Line first: 205-663-7930, Ext. 2. You must leave a message on this line to be assisted by a trained Specialist. The only way to talk to a Specialist is to leave a message, and they will return your call as soon as they can.
Tips to help wildlife
Make your home safe for birds.
Glue traps intended for pest control can be deadly to birds. Songbirds are attracted to insects stuck on glue traps and, all too often, the birds themselves become the victim. Never use glue traps outdoors or in an open garage. If you do encounter a bird on a glue trap call your local wildlife rehabilitator immediately and do not attempt to remove the bird. Exercise caution when using or disposing of hazardous substances (motor oil, cooking oil, cleaning agents, fertilizers, etc.). Consider organic alternative and natural insect control.