| Fledgling Birds
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| It is normal behavior for a fledgling bird to be hopping around on ground. The bird is just learning how to fly. If this is the case leave the bird alone. The parents will feed it.
Is bird safe from cats, dogs, other predatory wildlife, and people?
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| Call Wild Forever at (719) 475-9453 if it is between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Phone Extensions: 3 - squirrel, rabbit or small rodent, please press 3 4 - raccoon, fawn, fox, porcupine, coyote, water fowl or bird of prey, please press 4 6 - volunteer opportunities, or would like to make a donation, please press 6 Adult deer, bear or mountain lion, please contact the Division of Wildlife at (719) 227-5200. Domestic animal or domestic bird, please contact the Humane Society at (719) 473-1741. If you leave a message your call will be returned PROMPTLY. If you are unable to reach Wild Forever, or if it is outside Wild Forever's phone hours, rescue the bird(s). Click here for instructions. |
| When you need to call about an animal in trouble, please remember:
* Be specific about the location. * Describe the animal's condition clearly. * Give a contact phone number and name. * Stay near the animal until help arrives. |
| Please note that Wild Forever's area of operation is the Pikes Peak region of Colorado ONLY, which includes Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas. If you are NOT in our area of operation, and need assistance with an animal, or in just getting an answer to a question, please do one or more of the following: * contact your local humane society * contact your local division of wildlife * contact your local veterinarian * check out the following web sites to find a rehabilitator in your area to either call or email: The Wildlife Rehabilitation Information Directory Wildlife care.org Thank you! |
| Compassion, Respect and Freedom for all Wild Animals Wild Forever Foundation P.O.Box 520 Fountain CO, 80817 (719) 475-9453 (475-WILD) Phone assistance available 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. daily; Mountain Time Zone. If you leave a message your call will be returned PROMPTLY. wildforever@wildforever.org Copyright © 2007, Wild Forever Foundation. All Rights Reserved. Webmaster: Alan Stockman, alan@dynawares.com |