Every year, we successfully rescue, rehabilitate, and release over 2,000 native wild birds from 100 species to their natural environments.

Our Rehabilitation Clinic is 1 out of 3 facilities in Alabama that is permitted to care for federally-protected and migratory bird species.

ACCEPTED & UNACCEPTED SPECIES

ATTENTION: We are pleased to announce that we have resumed the intake of raptors!

BIRDS WE CAN ADMIT FOR REHABILITATION AT THIS TIME
  • Hawks
  • Shorebirds
  • Gulls
  • Crows
  • Owls
  • Falcons/Kites
  • Herons/Cranes
  • Native Songbirds
  • Pelicans

BIRDS WE CANNOT ADMIT FOR REHABILITATION AT THIS TIME
  • Eagles
  • Osprey
  • Vultures
  • Ducks/Geese

OTHERS SPECIES NOT PERMITTED AT ANYTIME
  • Any mammal
  • House Sparrows
  • Starlings
  • Any reptile
  • Pigeons

BIRD ADMISSION HOURS

Songbird Intake

Monday

Appointment Only

Tuesday – Sunday

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Raptor Intake

If you find an injured raptor, please note that intake can ONLY be scheduled through appointments.

To schedule an appointment, please call our Wildlife Helpline. You may call at ANYTIME to schedule an appointment

Monday

Appointment Only

Tuesday – Sunday

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

CONTACT/QUESTIONS

Wildlife Helpline

Our Wildlife Helpline provides advice and information on how to deal with all kinds of wildlife problems and emergencies.

  • Call (205) 663-7930 | Ext. 1

Specialists monitor the helpline frequently throughout the day.

** Please listen carefully to the audio recording to ensure it pertains to your situation **