[wisb] Fw: What to do with a window stunned bird?

Thanks Karen  
Evan B
Bayside
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From the Wildlife in Need Centers website, www.helpingwildlife.org.

Adult Bird Emergency

Injured or sick adult birds can display a variety of symptoms that can include, 
but are not limited to:

The inability to fly, lack of balance, drooping wings, bleeding, fluffed out 
feathers or feathers covered in oil or unnatural sticky substances, slow 
response time to predators, or lying on the ground.

Window Collisions 

If it is known that the bird has hit either a window, house, or other solid 
object please place the bird in a small well ventilated cardboard box.  Place 
the box with the bird in a warm, dark, quiet place for 1 to 2 hours.  Then take 
the box outside and remove the lid.  If the bird does not fly away please 
contact the Wildlife In Need Center or a licensed rehabilitator in your area 
with your observations to decide your next step in helping your sick or injured 
bird.

If you determine that the bird needs help please follow these suggestions for 
safe capture, care, and transportation. 

Capture:

  a.. Find a towel, blanket, or light weight material that will completely 
cover the bird.  Also, find a well ventilated box or plastic pet carrier.  Line 
it with an absorbent material like newspaper, paper towel, or a sheet.  Please 
do not use towels or material with holes as the bird can get caught in it and 
further injure itself. 
  b.. Remember that the bird sees you as a predator and will try to defend 
itself with its beak.  It's a normal behavior so just BE CAREFUL! 
  c.. Approach the bird from behind and completely cover it with the material.  
Remember if the bird is alert it will struggle. 
  d.. Gently restrain the bird under the material and hold its wings against 
its body. 
  e.. Place the bird in your well ventilated cardboard box or plastic pet 
carrier. 
Care:

  a.. Please DO NOT FEED or OFFER WATER to the bird as it can aspirate or choke 
on what is offered.  Injured birds need to be rehydrated gradually and fed 
special foods and formulas so attempting to offer food and water can jeopardize 
the birds survival. 
  b.. Handle the bird as little as possible.  Refrain from petting or holding 
the bird as it is extremely stressful and can contribute to the bird going into 
shock. 
  c..  Keep the bird in a dark, quiet, calm, and warm place to reduce stress 
until the bird can be brought to a licensed rehabilitation facility. 
Transportation:

  a.. Place the covered and secured box on the floor or seat of your car. 
  b.. Keep the car quiet (no radio and quiet voices) and warm to reduce stress. 
  c.. Do NOT let a child or other individual hold the bird in transport.  It is 
a safety risk for the person, as well as extremely stressful for the bird.  
Please think first about the well being of the bird in your care. 
Remember your safety is the most important factor.  Do not unnecessarily put 
yourself or others at risk for injury while attempting to rescue or capture an 
animal.  When in doubt call the Wildlife In Need Center (262) 968-5075. 

Karen Freitag

Oconomowoc, WI



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