The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota provides
Welcome to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
So You've Found a Baby Bird on the Ground...
Some birds, like these cute American Goldfinches, should not be sitting on the ground unable to fly. (Whereas it's more natural for robins, jays and cardinals to spend time on the ground prior to flying.)
If you find a baby bird on the ground and it's uninjured, look around to see if you can find the nest. Watch for where the adult is flying and if you're able to find the nest, dig out that ladder, climb on up and place the bird back into the nest. Don't worry about your scent on the bird, the parents won't care.
If you can't find the nest, or if you're not sure if the bird is okay, please call us at 651-486-9453 and we'll help you figure out the situation.
If you find a tiny, naked bird just lying on a sidewalk with no tree nearby or in a parking lot, please keep it warm and bring it to us as soon as possible.
More questions? Check out our FAQ on baby birds.
Following up on an animal you brought to us? Drop us a note (status@wrcmn.org) with the person's name who admitted it, the approximate date and the species. We'll get back to you within 7-10 days. (thank you for your patience during this very busy time of year!)
CASE STUDIES
Learn more about how we provide medical care in our Case Studies.
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The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota (WRC) in Roseville, Minn., is a nonprofit, donor-supported organization. The WRC was established in response to the increased need for medical care of injured, ill and orphaned wildlife. With a medical staff of 9, the Center is one of the oldest and busiest wildlife medical hospitals in the nation. More than 600 volunteers care for, rehabilitate and release the wildlife that they've worked with. The WRC treats more than 13,000 wild animals every year, representing more than 185 different species.
We cannot give tours since we do not keep any animals for educational use. We do have an open house every winter, usually in February. Watch our Facebook page or register for our emails to keep up to date with WRC.
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WRC Critter Ticker Recently admitted to WRC... |
- 2017-08-23
5:39pm Mourning Dove 4:22pm Eastern Cottontail 4:06pm Eastern Gray Squirrel (2) 2:57pm Eastern Gray Squirrel 2:51pm Eastern Gray Squirrel 2:47pm Eastern Gray Squirrel 2:44pm Rose-breasted Grosbeak 2:07pm Gray Catbird 2:03pm Eastern Gray Squirrel 1:47pm Eastern Cottontail 1:29pm Barn Swallow 1:05pm Eastern Chipmunk 12:43pm American Goldfinch 12:33pm Eastern Cottontail (4) 12:30pm Eastern Gray Squirrel (2) 12:27pm Ruby-throated Hummingbird 12:08pm Barn Swallow 11:56am Red Squirrel 11:52am Eastern Gray Squirrel (2) 10:56am Eastern Gray Squirrel (2) 10:42am Wilson\'s Warbler 10:35am White-footed Mouse 10:20am American Crow 10:12am Sora 10:07am American Goldfinch 10:04am Eastern Gray Squirrel 9:16am Eastern Gray Squirrel (3) 8:01am Eastern Cottontail 8:01am Eastern Cottontail 8:01am Eastern Cottontail 8:00am Eastern Cottontail 8:00am House Wren
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