Injured Birds and Other Wildlife

Baby Birds

If you find what you think is an orphaned baby bird (baby fuzz or feathered with short tail and can't fly) DON'T PICK IT UP unless it is in immediate danger or looks very young (no feathers). Some fledgling birds spend time on the ground unable to fly but are still being cared for by their parent(s). It would be a shame to take them away from their parents. Station someone a short distance from the bird to watch it and keep children and other animals away while you check the information at Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley or contact the appropriate organization below.

Injured Birds

If you find an injured bird and can safely pick it up without injury to yourself, place it in a closed cardboard box and put the box in a warm, quiet place. Then check the information at Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley or contact the appropriate organization below.

Other Animals

For other animals besides birds, check the information at Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley or contact the appropriate organization below.

Contact Information for Wildlife Rescue Organizations

Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley (408)929-9453. Serving Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Saratoga, Santa Clara, or San Jose.

Peninsula Humane Society (650)340-7022, extension 314. Serving San Mateo County and Palo Alto. Note: they have recently merged with Wildlife Rescue in Palo Alto.

Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center (408)779-9372. Serving Santa Clara County south of San Jose, or in San Benito County.

Native Animal Rescue (831)462-0726. Serving Santa Cruz County.

Lindsay Museum (925)935-1978. Serving the East Bay.

SPCA for Monterey County (831)372-7466. Serving Monterey.

Updated July 2010