Due to bushfires, changing weather conditions, urban sprawl and other various factors we have had growing numbers of injured wildlife bought into our hospitals.
What to do if you find a baby bird:
- The best thing to do is place the bird back up in the nest if possible.
- If not, you can often make a replica nest by strapping an ice-cream container to the tree and filling it with leaves etc. The parents will then come down and feed the baby and it will have a much better chance of survival than a hand-raised bird.
- If this is not possible, place the bird in a dark, warm box and if it is uninjured contact Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services on 9413 4300 or WIRES on 8977 3333 ASAP and they will organise to send out a carer.
For injured birds, mammals or reptiles:
- If you find an injured bird, mammal or reptile, place it in a warm dark box and bring it in to your nearest Sydney Animal Hospital so we can assess its injuries, commence treatment and re-release the animal as soon as possible.
- Make sure you make a very careful note as to exactly where the animal was found so it can be released back into the same spot or as near as safely possible.
