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Wild Bird Triage

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You’ve found a bird on the ground — stunned after hitting a window, obviously injured, or a hatchling that shouldn’t be out of the nest yet.

What to do first, when to leave a bird alone, and when to call a wildlife rehabilitator instead of trying to help it yourself.

The wild bird section of our Vet Corner has the quick decision tree.

Wild Bird Triage

Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows?

Birds hit windows because the glass mirrors sky and trees back at them — a few dollars of external decals or fine screen mesh prevents most strikes, and a warm box gives a stunned bird its best chance.