Wildlife
Emergency:
Determine if there is a wildlife emergency. From a safe
distance, quietly observe if the animal is injured. Is
it unable to walk, fly, climb? Is it bleeding? If yes,
call Sierra Wildlife located in Northern California at 530-621-4661.
Many times babies are left alone for long periods of time
while the parents feed. The best way to determine if a
baby really is orphaned is to observe for several hours.
Wild parents can always raise their babies better than
we can, but if the parent is dead or has not returned
for several hours, contact Sierra Wildlife for guidance.
If baby birds fall out of a nest and if they are uninjured,
they can be put back in the nest if it is safe to do so.
The parents will not reject a baby bird just because someone
has touched it. If the entire nest falls, it can be put
back nearby so the parents can find it.
Think
safety first. Injured or orphaned
wildlife can aggressively defend themselves which may
result in injury to a rescuer. In addition, some species
can carry serious diseases. Please use caution in approaching
or observing an injured animal.
Do not attempt to give food or water to an injured or
orphaned animal. They require special diets and injured,
dehydrated animals may die if given food before being
rehydrated or if given fluids improperly.
Stressed wildlife can easily go into shock which can
decrease their chances for survival. Injured or orphaned
animals need to be kept in a warm, dark, quiet environment
away from noise, people, and pets.
Remember, wild animals require specialized care and
handling by trained rehabbers. State and federal laws
prohibit the possession of wild animals except by licensed
permitees. If you have an injured or orphaned wild animal,
please contact Sierra Wildlife Rescue located in Northern California immediately at
530-621-4661.
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