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... |
- 2017-09-24
6:03pm Eastern Gray Squirrel (2) 5:51pm Eastern Bluebird 5:49pm Meadow Vole (3) 5:28pm Western Painted Turtle 4:59pm Eastern Cottontail 4:53pm Eastern Gray Squirrel 4:47pm Eastern Gray Squirrel 4:24pm Eastern Gray Squirrel 3:35pm White-footed Mouse (3) 1:34pm Cedar Waxwing 12:57pm American Robin 12:41pm Rose-breasted Grosbeak 11:38am Unidentified Adult Avian 10:54am Eastern Cottontail 10:27am Eastern Cottontail 9:22am Virginia Opossum 9:04am Western Painted Turtle 9:02am Canada Goose
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