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​I'VE FOUND AN INJURED RAPTOR

If you encounter a raptor that appears injured or ill, contact

Orange County CA Animal Control
at
(714) 935-6848


or your local Animal Control. They have the necessary equipment and knowledge to aid the bird appropriately and get it to us quickly.


If you suspect a young bird is an orphan, contact your local animal control prior to approaching the bird and report it as a possible injured bird.   Fledglings are often out of their nests a few days before they can fly.  They are learning vital skills - climbing, flying and avoidance behavior, while still under parental care. Often, well-intended people cause harm by removing healthy and normal fledgling birds from the nest site.  Young birds (fledglings) should not be removed from the care of the parents unless they are injured or pose a safety concern. Please leave this decision to the trained officers of the local Animal Control Agencies. 
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​If handling the bird is necessary, use heavy gloves to avoid injury by its sharp talons and beak. A towel or blanket temporarily placed over the bird may allow easier handling. Grasp the bird on its sides over properly folded wings. Then place the raptor into a heavy cardboard box, which should be only slightly larger then the bird itself.   Always make a record of the time, date, and location of capture and call Animal Control immediately.  It is illegal to care for the bird yourself.

CHECK YOUR CITY FOR LOCAL ANIMAL SERVICES

MISSION VIEJO ANIMAL SERVICES
Serving Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Rancho Santa Margarita

28095 Hillcrest
Mission Viejo, CA
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(949) 470-3045    Fax (949) 365-0181
HUNTINGTON BEACH WETLANDS & WILDLIFE CARE CENTER

21900 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

(714) 374-5587



​​NEWPORT BEACH ANIMAL CONTROL

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(949) 644-3717



​LAGUNA BEACH ANIMAL SERVICES


(949) 497-0701


​​IRVINE ANIMAL SERVICES
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(949) 724-7200


​COASTAL ANIMAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (CASA)

​Serving San Clemente and Dana Point
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(949) 492-1617

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