Things You'll Need
- Bird Netting
- Boxes
- Lightweight Towels Or Cloths
- Soft Facial Tissues
- Colanders
- Paper Bags
- Paper bags
Instructions
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Try to assess the source of the injury.
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Cover a bird that has hit a window with a kitchen colander or box with holes in it, and give it time to recover.
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Remove the box or colander when the bird has regained its senses, and let it fly away.
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Gently pick up a bird whose injuries are more serious and put it into a box or paper bag lined with soft tissues. Poke holes in the lid of the box or bag so that the bird can breathe.
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Refrain from giving food or water to the injured bird.
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Call for professional help. If you do not have a local wildlife rehabilitation organization, call your local Audubon chapter, Humane Society or a local veterinarian to put you in touch with licensed rehabilitators in your area.
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