However, many collisions can be avoided by practicing some preventative driving. Motor vehiclesĪutumn brings increased wildlife activity, and unfortunately, some collisions are unavoidable when wildlife flies and hits your car or runs into the road in front of you. #WIEL LIFE RESCUE BIRDS WINDOWS#Place bird feeders away from windows and glass doors. To be effective, mylar ribbons or streamers should be at least 3/4-inch wide with one side that is silver or gold to reflect light intensely enough to keep birds away. The next step would be to prevent window strikes, which can be done by hanging loose streamers, mylar ribbons, CD's, a decorative windsock, or banner in front of the window or door. Do not leave it outdoors as it is very vulnerable to attack by hawks and cats. If a bird has hit a window, is motionless on the ground, not able to fly up, rescue and contain the bird, and call a wildlife rehabilitator. A few birds may be lucky, and just stunned and able to fly off after a few minutes or a couple of hours. The speed at which birds fly can cause serious injury upon impact, usually head trauma, broken wing, or neck. This often makes birds think there is no solid barrier and they can fly right through. Large glass surfaces such as windows and sliding doors reflect trees and sky. Preventing and Eliminating Hazards for Wildlife Window strikesĭuring autumn bird migration, window strikes occur with alarming frequency and account for the deaths of millions of songbirds. Never put animals in the trunk of the car. If transporting the animal to a rehabilitator, keep the radio off, minimize conversation, and no smoking. Just keep the animal warm and quiet.Ĭontact a wildlife rehabilitator. This can be done by using a heating pad set on low and placed halfway under the container, or with plastic bottles or jars filled with hot water and tightly capped, then placed inside the container with the animal. Injured animals are usually in shock, and providing extra warmth can be life-saving. It can also create a serious situation if the animal has a disease or parasite that is transmittable to humans, or the frightened animal suddenly tries to defend itself. Such treatment is very stressful and can be fatal to the animal. Resist the temptation to handle or show off the animal. Keep the contained mammal/bird in a warm, dark, and quiet place away from human activity and curious pets. If putting the bird in a bag, fold the top over and staple or use clothespins to keep it shut. Be sure to provide air holes in whatever container is used. Place the bird in a container shoebox, or cardboard box with tops or flaps, or large paper grocery bag. BirdsĪ towel can be used to gently cover and catch the bird, keeping it calm. If possible, use a broom or shovel to gently slide the mammal into an escape-proof container that has air holes. Gently covering the mammal with a towel helps to calm the animal. What to Do If You Find Injured Wildlife MammalsĪlways wear protective gloves, or use towels or another barrier between your hands and the animal. Possession of wildlife without permits is illegal.įor your personal safety, do not attempt any rescue or handling of adult raccoons, fox, coyote, deer, water birds with long, pointy beaks, hawks, and owls. Specialized training and knowledge, state and federal permits are required for persons caring for wildlife. Attempts to keep wild animals as pets are a form of cruelty. Wild animals do not make good pets, due to their wild instincts, which become frustrated in captivity. Some other sources for locating a rehabilitator include local police departments (don't use 911), animal control, dog wardens, vets, nature centers, your state department of environmental protection, or fish and game agency. Click here for more information on how you can find a wildlife rehabilitator in Connecticut and New York. Then, when you find injured wildlife, you save precious time for yourself and the animal, and obtain help that much sooner. Sources for help: In advance, find out who and where your nearest wildlife rehabilitators are, and keep their names and phone numbers handy. By Meredith Sampson, Wildlife Rehabilitator
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