Baby bird on the ground
Do
- [Placeholder: how to tell nestling vs fledgling]
- [Placeholder: when to leave alone]
Don't
- [Placeholder: do not feed]
- [Placeholder: do not give water]
Found a bird?
Stay calm — here's what to do
A quick decision guide for when you've found a wild bird in trouble. Read the section that matches your situation, then get in touch.
Is the bird in immediate danger?
Near a road, a cat or a dog, or somewhere it could be stepped on? Move it to safety first, then read the right section below.
- Placeholder: how to move a bird out of harm's way
- Placeholder: keep dogs and cats away
Visibly injured bird
Do
- [Placeholder: how to approach safely]
- [Placeholder: how to keep warm and quiet]
Don't
- [Placeholder: do not attempt to treat wounds]
Cat-caught bird
Do
- [Placeholder: why cat-caught birds always need help — even if they look fine]
Don't
- [Placeholder: do not release back into the garden]
Bird trapped or stuck
Do
- [Placeholder: bird in chimney, netting, glue, fishing line]
Don't
- [Placeholder: do not pull free]
Please do NOT do this
- [Placeholder: do not give bread or milk]
- [Placeholder: do not force-feed water]
- [Placeholder: do not try to "raise" a baby bird at home]
- [Placeholder: common mistake the rehabber wants people to stop doing]
How to safely contain a bird
- Placeholder: cardboard box with air holes, lined with kitchen roll
- Placeholder: keep warm, dark and quiet — no peeking
- Placeholder: do not offer food or water unless told to
- Placeholder: contact us as soon as possible
Contact us now
When you're ready, get in touch and we'll guide you through the next steps. Phone number coming soon — use the contact page for now.
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