If a nestling (featherless, eyes closed, pink) is found on the ground, the first thing to do is look around and up for a nest it may have fallen out of.
- If you find the nest, warm up your hands and pick the nestling(s) up. Gently place them back in the nest.
- In the event that a nest is not found, the most important thing to do is to keep the bird(s) warm. Please collect the bird(s) and bring into our Wildlife Hospital (12515 128 Street, Edmonton) immediately. Please call the Wildlife Hotline ahead of time to let us know you are coming (780-914-4118).
See contact page for hours and location.If we are closed, please bring the animal to a 24 hour Emergency Vet Clinic
1) Guardian Veterinary Centre (5620 99 Street, or Edmonton; 780-436-5580)It is extremely important that once you have collected a wild animal you arrange to bring it to care. Do not attempt to treat wildlife on your own. Most wild animals are protected by law, and a special permit is required to house them in an enclosure for any amount of time.