STEP 3: Transporting a sick or injured baby bird to greenwood wildlife rehabilitation Center

PLEASE CALL GREENWOOD WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER EMERGENCY HOTLINE FOR DIRECTIONS TO OUR WILDLIFE CARE FACILITY: 303.823.8455

DO NOT LEAVE ANIMALS AFTER HOURS AT OUR FACILITIES. GREENWOOD CANNOT TREAT ABANDONED WILDLIFE.

Follow these steps to make the sick or injured bird as comfortable as possible during its transport to Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center:

1. Place the animal's covered box securely on the seat or floor of your car.
2. Keep the car warm and quiet (no radio, minimal talking) while you travel.
3. Do not let anyone, especially not a child, hold the animal on his or her lap during the trip. It is very important to think first about what the injured animal needs and the fact that contact with people is stressful for the animal. Once the animal arrives at a rehabilitation center, experienced staff that will ensure that it receives the best care possible.
   

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