How long will she be here? Mallards incubate their eggs between 26-30 days. Many of the calls we receive during the spring and early summer are from people who want to know “Why are they here?” and “How can I help them?” The following are some answers to the most common spring waterfowl questions: A duck is incubating eggs in my backyard, parking lot, porch, balcony, etc. Urban Mallards (reprinted/edited by permission, Audubon of Portland OR) It is a common and somewhat harrowing sight to see a duck leading a string of ducklings across a busy road or through the middle of a highly urbanized area. Of course, if you find a baby Great Blue Heron and you’re certain there’s no parent around, then call the Wildlife Center. No matter how “in the right place” your heart is, small perching birds are hard to save. Feeding baby birds is tricky, time-consuming (they must be fed every twenty minutes during daylight hours) and fraught with the possibility of failure. Capital-N Nature can be cruel and sometimes it’s best to leave well enough alone. If you’re determined to help and can’t find a nest, you can put the baby in a bush in a little plastic fruit basket - but at this point you are really fighting nature. But be aware there are numerous reasons why a baby is no longer in its nest - they don’t usually just “fall out” for no reason. If you can find the nest and put the baby back in it, do so. If it cannot perch on its own, then it has probably fallen out of a nest. Give it the “finger test” - if it can hold onto your finger and stand upright, it’s a fledgling and ready to leave the nest - set it someplace out of danger and leave. Just because a baby doesn’t have all its feathers doesn’t mean it wasn’t ready to leave the nest. If you’re sure that no parent is watching over the baby, you can pick it up - it’s a myth that the baby will be abandoned if touched by a human. The baby will likely peep and you’ll become aware of an anxious parent nearby waiting for you to leave. Website: “Orphaned” baby birds The first thing to do when you find a baby bird on the ground is stand back and watch, if it’s safe to do so. Connect directly to any of our shelters.The fastest way to reach a Los Angeles City Animal shelter is: Fees may apply.Įmail: of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services Where traditional pest control companies focus on trapping and killing animals, HAC focuses on the cause, for lasting results. Phone: (805) neighbors too close for comfort? Wildlife problems can and should be resolved with compassion and humanity – with respect for life and the environment. Fish and Wildlife Service to handle protected migratory birds on a case by case basis.Įmail: Bird Rescue (Wild, aquatic birds only): Occasionally, it may be necessary to move a bird or its nest. They must not be chased, harassed, captured or harmed in any way. If you have any questions not covered below, please call Dave Weeshoff, SFVAS Conservation Chair, at (818) 618-1652 or email The Migratory Bird Treaty Act: Most wild birds are federally protected. It is always illegal for non-permitted parties, including Veterinarians, to keep or care for wildlife. They are not permitted (by law) to admit domestic animals or birds. Please note: The rehabilitation organizations listed below are not bird sanctuaries or bird boarding facilities, and with the exception of the two organizations at the end of the list, are not nuisance wildlife removal agencies. Please, always call these organizations before you attempt to deliver an animal to their Center. Please leave a message – they will return your call as soon as possible. If no one answers it is because clinic personnel are currently busy with feeding or emergency procedures. All of these organizations are non-profit, need donations, and frequently solicit volunteers, with the exception of the two organizations listed at the end. If you know of others, please let us know and we will add them to this list. Below are the bird rescue operations in our area of which we are aware. Saving sick or injured wild birds People frequently contact SFVAS concerning oiled, wounded and sick birds.
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