RESCUE BIRDS NEAR RICHMOND VA PROFESSIONAL
Start by contacting a wildlife professional that has a federal and state permit to collect birds or bird parts. The National Wildlife Health Center has info on wildlife diseases: Īdditionally, this is a more in depth article from USFWS: Dead Birds If you see several diseased birds, take down all your feeders for at least a week to give the birds a chance to disperse. If you have been to a bird rescue center before, you will see nothing new. If a sick bird does come to your feeder, minimize the risk of infecting other birds by cleaning your feeder area thoroughly. A 10% bleach solution is often recommended and some feeders can even be placed in your dishwasher. Regularly clean your feeders even when there are no signs of disease. Prevention is the key to avoiding the spread of disease.
Minimal touching will not harm the fledgling/s or keep the parents away. If the fledgling is on a roadway or other danger, either "shoo" the bird to the safety of cover (nearby shrubs or trees), or go ahead and pick it up and relocate it close by out of the way of danger. Fledglings can leave the nest before being able to fly and oftentimes, are being cared for by the parents close by. Rule of thumb: Leave them be! What may seem like a bird too young to have left the nest or has been abandoned, is the majority of the time doing just fine. Pennsylvania is our primary area of operation. With that said, let's start with " Orphaned" Birds. Outcast Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to Advocating, Informing and Rescuing Americas Most Misjudged Dog Breeds - The Pit Bull and The Rottweiler. Start the search for your new best friend online, then meet in person at a PetSmart store near you. This law serves an important conservation purpose by allowing authorities to curtail activities that adversely affect birds. Please note that The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 protects birds and bird parts (feathers, eggs, and nests) by forbidding anyone without a permit to own or handle birds or bird parts. During Spring & Summer, you may find wildlife & birdlife in distress or deceased.