Raptor Recovery Nebraska - Wildlife Gardeners

buteojamaicensi · 04-25-2009, 11:10 AM

Nebraska has a fabulous network of trained licensed volunteers who, if you are unable to do so, will pick up injured or sick raptors (birds of prey).

Their toll free number for the western part of the state is 308-233-2695
In the east call 402-994-2009 - this is the home office and good for east or west.

Many raptor species chicks spend some time on the ground being fed by parents. Especially Great Horned owl chicks. Unless there is a determined threat by roaming dogs owl chicks are best left alone unless there are obvious injuries. Likely the parents are very close by feeding and protecting the owlets though you may not be aware that they are.

Here are some things you should do when you find an injured raptor:

Approach the bird from behind, if possible.
Cover the bird completely with a towel, blanket, jacket or any light-weight item.
Quickly restrain the bird under the covering.
As the bird calms down, gather the covering together, being careful to keep the bird covered completely. Be sure the wings are folded against its body.
It's the feet you must be careful of. Raptor bites are not likely to be serious. But talons can do serious damage to your hands, arms and face.
Transfer the bird to a well-ventilated cardboard box as soon as possible.
Contact Raptor Recovery Nebraska or the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission immediately.
Do not attempt to treat or feed the bird yourself. Many well-meant attempts have resulted in further injury or the death of a bird.

TheLorax · 04-25-2009, 04:56 PM

Are you one of their raptor rehabbers?

buteojamaicensi · 04-26-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TheLorax

Are you one of their raptor rehabbers?

Not formally although I've had some experience handling raptors. I normally will shuttle birds or get them to a shuttle point. People know I am interested in these birds so will phone me if they have seen or found a downed bird.

Donna in Nebraska.

TheLorax · 04-26-2009, 11:16 AM

Every single last person involved in an organization like that is important. Without shuttlers there would be birds awaiting evaluations and care plans. And some of those birds could die without immediate attention. Take a bow for all that you do. You are every bit as important as vets.

Staff · 04-29-2009, 11:56 AM

Thank you for your tips on what to do if an injured raptor is found.

gymell · 07-13-2009, 12:19 PM

Greetings from another raptor transporter. I volunteer for the MN Raptor Center here in the Twin Cities.

-Liz

04-25-2009, 11:10 AM	#1
buteojamaicensi Grub Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nebraska	Raptor Recovery Nebraska Nebraska has a fabulous network of trained licensed volunteers who, if you are unable to do so, will pick up injured or sick raptors (birds of prey). Their toll free number for the western part of the state is 308-233-2695 In the east call 402-994-2009 - this is the home office and good for east or west. Many raptor species chicks spend some time on the ground being fed by parents. Especially Great Horned owl chicks. Unless there is a determined threat by roaming dogs owl chicks are best left alone unless there are obvious injuries. Likely the parents are very close by feeding and protecting the owlets though you may not be aware that they are. Here are some things you should do when you find an injured raptor: Approach the bird from behind, if possible. Cover the bird completely with a towel, blanket, jacket or any light-weight item. Quickly restrain the bird under the covering. As the bird calms down, gather the covering together, being careful to keep the bird covered completely. Be sure the wings are folded against its body. It's the feet you must be careful of. Raptor bites are not likely to be serious. But talons can do serious damage to your hands, arms and face. Transfer the bird to a well-ventilated cardboard box as soon as possible. Contact Raptor Recovery Nebraska or the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission immediately. Do not attempt to treat or feed the bird yourself. Many well-meant attempts have resulted in further injury or the death of a bird.

04-25-2009, 04:56 PM	#2
TheLorax Unicellular Fungi Join Date: Nov 2008	Are you one of their raptor rehabbers? __________________ "In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; we will understand only what we have been taught." -Baba Dioum, Senegalese ecologist

04-26-2009, 11:16 AM	#4
TheLorax Unicellular Fungi Join Date: Nov 2008	Every single last person involved in an organization like that is important. Without shuttlers there would be birds awaiting evaluations and care plans. And some of those birds could die without immediate attention. Take a bow for all that you do. You are every bit as important as vets. __________________ "In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; we will understand only what we have been taught." -Baba Dioum, Senegalese ecologist

04-29-2009, 11:56 AM	#5
Staff WG Staff Join Date: Nov 2008	Thank you for your tips on what to do if an injured raptor is found. __________________ The tendency of man's nature to good is like the tendency of water to flow downwards. -Mencius

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07-13-2009, 12:19 PM	#6
gymell Grub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN	Greetings from another raptor transporter. I volunteer for the MN Raptor Center here in the Twin Cities. -Liz