I found a baby bird in my backyard and it looks like an eagle. is there some sort of place where it can stay?

Question

i need to find a place, like a sanctuary or something where i can leave it at because it is a wild bird and cant be raised in a home. theres a chance it may not be an eagle, but it needs a place. we live in las vegas, and the zoo wont take it in. where else can i look?

Answer 1

are you sureits a hawk or eagle. If its small with a longer beak there are breeds of birds that have that and look like that but arnt.

You need to go to the petstore and get some formula. Formula for all birds. Get one cup and fill it with 1 cup of formula and one cup of warm water( The little cup that came with formula). Mix it well and use a syringe to feed it. Dont do too much at a time or it may regergitate. DONT give it water. It will choke. There is the right amount of water in the formula needed. Dont feed it worms. They have bacteria that could hurt them, only mom can break it down. When they are fledgling which it sounds like it to me they can eat watermelon, mealworms(HEADS cut off or they will eat its insides), bananas, veggies, and seeds(wild bird seed). Unless it cant hopp or sit on your finger or have any feathers you can feed him formula and he other foods listed. If he is pecking at stuff when you hold it then he doesnt need syringe. Only a bird cup.

Well if its a fledgling, had feathers and hopps around. It needs a cage, perches, and feed/ water cups. The cage can be for a cockatiel, thats a fine sixe for it. Cut up all the foods listed and place them in the food dich and sprinkle seeds on the bottom of the cage and mealworms(With heads cut off) on the bottom, it teaches them how to foriege. You can even add a mirror. It keeps them intertained. Make sure that you keep the cage cleam with newspaper on the botom. The bird will be more happier. Place the cage near a window to calm him down as well. it also needs some formula.

When he can fly you can release him outside. As long as he can fly. He may come to you for food though. You could even keep him if you would like but get a bigger cage for him.

Goodluck

Bethani

Answer 2

your closest Raptor rescue.

Answer 3

look up wild life animal protection/ rehabilitation in your area.

Answer 4

Most communities have animal control or a humane society, and although they may not keep the animal there, they will know the right people to call to take care of it.

Answer 5

Helping Injured and Orphaned Birds

Every year hundreds of people find “orphaned’ baby birds – often in their own back yard. Many of these foundlings end up being hand-raised, usually without success, by well-meaning individuals and yet, few of these birds are truly orphans.

Is it an orphan?

A nestling bird. . .

A fledgling bird. . .

So, it really is an orphan

If you Find an Orphaned Raptor

What to Do if You Find an Injured Bird

Licensed Rehabilitation Organizations

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Is It An Orphan?

If you find a baby bird, the following information should help you determine its status.

Contrary to popular belief, it does not matter if the baby has been touched by humans! The parents will not reject it due to scent because birds have a very weak sense of smell.

First, determine if it is a nestling or a fledgling.

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A nestling bird may be pink and naked, fuzzy, downy, or covered with development “pin” feathers. Such a bird needs to be in the nest with constant parental care. Look for the nest – remember nests can be in unusual places such as in hanging baskets (doves, cardinals), on rooftops (nighthawks), or on the ground (ducks, killdeer). If the original nest cannot be reached or has been destroyed, an artificial nest can be made from a hanging basket or similar container lined with a paper towel. Secure this “nest” close to the original nest, and place the baby in it. The parents will come to care for the baby when they hear it call for food.

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A fledgling bird has feathers, a short stubby tail, and a not-quite-grown look. It is normal for such a bird to be out of the nest, and it will not stay if you put it back in. The fledgling is being taught to find food, water, and shelter by its parents and it is learning to fly. The best way to help a fledgling is to put it in a nearby bush or shrub. The parents will coax it to follow them. You may help by keeping dogs and cats inside, and returning the fledgling to a bush should he hop down from it. Other than that, it is best to rely on Mother Nature to work out the problems.

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So, It Really Is an Orphan

If you have tried these suggestions and, still after a few hours, still see no sign of adult birds in the area. Contact a licensed rehabilitator for further advice. If you must provide temporary care to an orphaned bird, here is what you must do:

Place the baby in a “nest” (margarine tub or bowl lined with a paper towel) and place the nest in a cardboard box. Keep the box in a warm, quiet place. Do not handle the bird unnecessarily.

The best temporary diet for most baby birds is dry cat or dog food soaked in warm water. Do not feed it milk because birds cannot digest it. If the baby bird is hungry, it will open its mouth and beg when the nest is jostled. The baby will need to be fed every 15-30 minutes from dawn to dusk.

Baby birds will grow to be abnormal adults if raised alone, so bring the bird to a licensed rehabilitator as soon as possible where it can be raised with others and released into the wild to live a normal life.

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If You Find an Orphaned Raptor

Infant raptors have a soft, cottony or downy appearance and well-developed legs and feet with talons (claws).

If you find a baby hawk or owl out of its nest, try to locate the nest and look for signs of adults in attendance. This information will be helpful when trying to place the bird in its own or foster nest.

Raptor babies require immediate, specialized care and should be brought to a licensed rehabilitator as soon as possible to insure the survival of the bird. Keep the baby in a warm, quiet place. You can temporarily feed such an infant tiny pieces of lean meat, but this diet will result in severe, life-threatening, nutritional deficiencies if continued for more than a day.

Remember, these are wild animals and they do not make good pets even though they are quite endearing when young. In addition, state and federal law makes it illegal for anyone to possess or injure native birds – and especially birds of prey.

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What to Do if You Find an Injured Bird

Be Aware:

An injured bird requires immediate and specialized care. Any delay significantly reduces the bird’s chance for recovery and release.

Many veterinarians have neither the special facilities nor the funds to properly handle or treat an injured bird.

Under state and federal law, it is ILLEGAL for any person to injure or possess a native bird other than transporting the bird to a properly licensed facility.

If you find an injured bird, approach the bird from behind covering it completely with a towel, jacket, blanket, or sheet. It may struggle when first covered, so quickly restrain the bird and as it calms down, gather the covering together. Be sure the wings are folded against the body, the feet are restrained, and the head is completely covered.

BEWARE! A raptor’s (hawk or owl) feet and talons are its means of defense. They are powerful weapons. Be sure to restrain the legs under the covering.

BEWARE! An egret or heron’s beak is its means of defense. Be sure to cover the head completely and restrain the beak and head.

Transfer the bird to a ventilated cardboard box lined with newspaper as soon as possible. Do not attempt to transfer a wild bird in a wire cage as it can injure itself further and damage its plumage in a remarkably short period of time.

Do not attempt to force-feed or treat the bird yourself. Many well-meaning attempts result in the further injury or death of the bird.

Bring the bird as quickly as possible to a licensed rehabilitator in your area.

REMEMBER, TIME IS CRUCIAL!

Answer 6

Wow, a bald eagle in your back yard?  That's neat.  And your recognizing that it must go somewhere is great - and refreshing.  Look online for local wildlife parks, sanctuaries, or nature centers.  They often work with wildlife rehabilitators.  These are the folks trained to care for orphaned, sick, or injured wildlife.

You could also check into the nearest university with a veterinary sciences program.  Someone there may take the bird or know where it could go.  Good luck!

Answer 7

If the bird is fully feathered, it is most likely a fledgling and has left the nest on it's own and it's parents are caring for it. It is normal for birds to leave the nest before they can fly.   You need to replace it where you found it..preferably in a scrub or tree so it is relatively safe from predators, and the parents should come back to feed it.  If it is unfeathered...then look for a nest and if you can find it...replace it into the nest.  Do not worry about your scent being on the chick..birds have a very poorly developed sense of smell and will NOT reject a baby that has been touched.  If you cannot find a nest, get the bird to a local wildlife rehab for it's best chance of survival.  Also, keep in mind, it is illegal for you to try and raise this bird on your own.  Look for a rehab here:

http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact....

Answer 8

Call a vet right away and get the number to a wildlife rehabber in your area. If not they may take it. The rehabber will take cae of it until it can be released back into wild. or they will take it to the appropriate raptor center. Make sure it is warm in a quite and dark place. Offer it food and water if it is fully feathered. If not just food. If it has feathers it may be a fledgling bird which should be left where you found it if it si not injured. The parents will come back and feed and care for it until it can fly. Good luck.