Found an injured, ill, abandoned, or dead bird?
Think twice BEFORE intervening!
Many young birds that appear to be abandoned are just fine where they are.
Unwell-appearing birds may have a contagious illness.
Dead birds may have had a contagious illness.
Injured birds may be aggressive.
BUT... there are things you can do!
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SITES THAT ACCEPT LIVE and/or DEAD BIRDS
Injured or Possibly Abandoned Birds:
Ill or Dead Birds:
Click HERE to learn about Lights Out Cleveland, an organization dedicated to rescuing birds after bird-window collisions in downtown Cleveland and working to prevent these collisions. Surviving birds are taken to the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center. Learn about how these rescued birds fare HERE. Dead birds are donated to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (or elsewhere) for further study. Click HERE to view a past KBC presentation about the work involved in studying the dead birds.
Click HERE to view an outstanding presentation by retired Cleveland Museum of Natural History Wildlife Ambassador Harvey Webster about bird conservation in Northeast Ohio - including Lights Out.
Click HERE to read an inspiring duck rescue story!
- Lake Erie Nature & Science Center in Bay Village - 440-871-2900.
- Lake Metroparks Wildlife Center in Kirtland. You must call the Wildlife Hotline at 440-256-1404 (option 2) to schedule an appointment before bringing an animal to the center.
- Medina Raptor Center: 330-591-7300
- Other Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators in Ohio
Ill or Dead Birds:
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources - 1-800-WILDLIFE
- US Fish & Wildlife
Click HERE to learn about Lights Out Cleveland, an organization dedicated to rescuing birds after bird-window collisions in downtown Cleveland and working to prevent these collisions. Surviving birds are taken to the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center. Learn about how these rescued birds fare HERE. Dead birds are donated to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (or elsewhere) for further study. Click HERE to view a past KBC presentation about the work involved in studying the dead birds.
Click HERE to view an outstanding presentation by retired Cleveland Museum of Natural History Wildlife Ambassador Harvey Webster about bird conservation in Northeast Ohio - including Lights Out.
Click HERE to read an inspiring duck rescue story!
Join or donate to Kirtland Bird Club of Northeast Ohio HERE.
Join the Northeast Ohio Bird Coalition - dedicated to bird safety and habitat
by emailing [email protected].
Join the Northeast Ohio Bird Coalition - dedicated to bird safety and habitat
by emailing [email protected].