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What to do if you find an injured bird?

Injured and sick birds need specialized diets and if dehydrated must be rehydrated before eating solid foods. Do not attempt to do this yourself. It is illegal to hunt, harm, harass, or posses any hawk, eagle, owl, falcon, or vulture without proper US Fish and Wildlife Service and state-issued permits.

First, observe the raptor to determine if the bird is actually injured. Look for bleeding, a droopy wing, a broken bone, flies or maggots on the bird, does not have food nearby nor moves if approached, or the bird appears to have no energy.

Next, note the exact location of the bird and survey the area to make sure that no other animal (like a dog or cat), human, or motorized vehicle can get to the bird.

Then call someone with experience handling an injured raptor:

• A local wildlife rehabilitator (XLS document)
• Your local Iowa DNR Conservation Officer
• Your local county conservation board office
• SOAR at 712-830-6116