Hi animal lovers!
Have you come across a bird in distress?
PLEASE FILL OUT OUR HELP FORM
does the bird you found really need help?
Please review this checklist ...before you move or rescue a bird :)
- Is the bird shivering/puffed up against a building or corner? Has a visible injury? Appear very wet or sticky? Nighttime and on the ground or against a wall? Has a leg band? If yes to any of the above THIS BIRD NEEDS HELP
- Is the bird a baby nestling or fledgling? It is normal for a fledgling to leave the nest before it can fly, so the parents are probably nearby and will continue to care for their young for some time while they hop about. They belong with their parents, so please do not "kidnap" them. Look for a nest nearby, if they are in the line of foot/car traffic you can move them out of the way to a safer location only within eyesight of the parents nest. If you cannot locate the parents, and you have time to stay for 30 mins or so, observe from at least 20 feet away, and if they still don't show themselves in that amount of time, you may legitimately have an orphan. Check out our "helpful tips" page for more specific details in this situation.
- Fill out our help form for any questions at all if you are unsure or need help capturing the bird and/or transporting them to the Wild Bird Fund.
- Please remember the person who finds the bird is its best chance at survival, please help to at least stay or contain them inside safely until we can reach out to you to further assist. Many times birds are reported hurt/injured, and there may not be a volunteer available or by the time they get there the bird has vanished, and if they were ill/injured that is not a good thing.
- Most importantly: Thank you for being here. Thank you for caring. To all the birds in the world that are suffering we may not make a difference, but to the one bird you helped it means the world to them. And us :)
Our History
Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping our feathered friends on the rough streets of NYC. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us do good work.
We are always looking for more volunteers. Want to help with our mission? See our contact page for more information!