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Orphaned and injured birds

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​Injured/Orphaned Birds

Georgia Audubon is not able to capture, transport, or rehabilitate injured or orphaned birds. If you have found a bird that needs help, you will need to contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Adult birds WILL NOT reject baby birds that have been handled by humans.  Click here for information on this and other common facts and myths about rehabilitating birds.
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Some Rehabilitator Options:

Animal Help Now can provide you with a list of nearby wildlife rehabilitators based on your zip code. 

​Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE Wildlife Center) in Lithonia, GA, is licensed to treat all native Georgia wildlife, including birds. Their phone number is 678-418-1111 or you may reach out to them via their website at http://www.awarewildlife.org/ or email at HELP@AwareWildlife.org. Please note that AWARE prefers contact via their website or through email.
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​​The Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, GA, is licensed to rehabilitate injured birds of prey, reptiles, and amphibians. They may be reached at 770-992-2055 ext. 239 or at their website at http://chattnaturecenter.org/.

Wild Nest Bird Rehab in Atlanta, GA, is licensed to treat wild native birds. The best way to reach them is via Facebook. 

Your local veterinarian may also be able to refer you to a license wildlife rehabilitator.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division maintains a list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators that may be helpful.

more information

Not sure if a bird needs help?  Click here for a handy flow chart.
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​Read this article by National Audubon Society on how to determine if a baby bird needs help or not.

Transporting your bird to a rehabilitator?  Click here for tips and instructions.

Adult birds WILL NOT reject baby birds that have been handled by humans.  Click here for information on this and other common facts and myths about rehabilitating birds.

If you find an injured or dead bird, we encourage you to submit your findings to the D-Bird database.  D-Bird is an online crowd-sourcing data collection tool designed by New York City Audubon. Whether at home, work, or out shopping, please report any injured or dead birds you encounter.
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    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Code of Conduct
    • Support Georgia Audubon When You Shop
    • Scholarship Fund
  • Conservation
    • Climate Change
    • Wildlife Sanctuary Program >
      • Wildlife Sanctuary Requirements
      • Sanctuary Resources
    • Habitat Restoration >
      • Habitat Restoration Fund
      • Piedmont Park Exhibitat
    • Project Safe Flight
    • Lights Out Georgia
    • Species of Concern >
      • Ruby-throated Hummingbird
      • Chimney Swift
      • Wood Thrush
      • Brown-headed Nuthatch
    • Advocacy >
      • Okefenokee Swamp
    • Plants for Birds >
      • Plant Sales
    • Coffee and Chocolate
  • Education
    • For Youth >
      • Atlanta Urban Ecologists
      • Atlanta Urban Ecologists II
      • Georgia Audubon Bird Stories
      • Homeschool
      • Scouts
      • Youth Birding Competition
      • Camp Talon
    • For Educators >
      • School Programs
      • Learning About Birds Curriculum
      • Professional Development
      • Connecting Students with STEM Through Birds
      • Resources
    • Adult Education >
      • Workshops
      • Master Birder Program
    • Community Outreach
    • Hummingbird Ambassador Programs
    • Scholarships
    • Digital Resources
  • Go Birding
    • Field Trips
    • Injured/Orphaned Birds
    • Program Participant Safety
    • Birding Sites in Georgia
    • Travel >
      • Maine 2021
      • North Dakota 2021
      • Utah 2021
      • Winter in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
      • Jamaica 2021
      • Oaxaca Mexico 2022
      • Northern Minnesota 2022
      • Mexico - Birding the Yucatan Peninsula
      • Eastern South Africa 2022
    • Georgia Birding Network
    • Community Science
    • Birding Resources
    • Why Birds?
  • News & Events
    • Press Room >
      • In the News
    • Upcoming Events >
      • Three Billion Art Exhibit
    • Georgia Bird Fest >
      • Georgia Bird Fest Events
      • Patron
    • News Feed
    • Georgia Grows Native for Birds Month >
      • Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
    • Monthly Meetings >
      • Early Birds Book Club
    • Newsletters
  • About Us
    • Mission and Programs
    • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
    • Annual Report
    • Board and Staff
    • Best Management Practices
    • Job Opportunities
    • Our History
    • Lending Library
    • Contact Us