Wild Forever Foundation
Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Education
Colorado Springs, Colorado
(719) 475-9453 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
 If you leave a message your call will be returned promptly.
 wildforever@wildforever.org
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Bird with broken wing I found a baby bird ... now what?

Fledgling Birds:
It is normal behavior for fledgling (baby with feathers) birds to be hopping around on ground.
The bird is just learning how to fly. If this is the case please make sure the bird is safe from cats, dogs, other predatory wildlife, and people then leave the bird alone. The parents will feed it.
A bird in distress will be gasping for air with it's mouth open.

Is the bird hurt or sick?
(Unable to flutter wings; bleeding; wings droop unevenly; weak or shivering; attacked by a cat, dog, or other animal; gasping for air)

YES - Call Wild Forever

NO - Does the Bird Have Feathers?

YES - Go to the instructions for FLEDGLING birds.

NO - Go to the instructions for NESTLING birds.

Call Wild Forever at (719) 475-9453 if it is between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Phone Extensions:
3 - squirrel, rabbit or small rodent, please press 3
4 - raccoon, fawn, fox, porcupine, coyote, water fowl or bird of prey, please press 4
6 - volunteer opportunities, or would like to make a donation, please press 6

Adult deer, bear or mountain lion, please contact the Division of Wildlife at (719) 227-5200.

Domestic animal or domestic bird, please contact the Humane Society at (719) 473-1741.

If you leave a message your call will be returned PROMPTLY.
If you are unable to reach Wild Forever, or if it is outside Wild Forever's phone hours, rescue the bird(s). Click here for instructions.
When you need to call about an animal in trouble, please remember:
* Be specific about the location.
* Describe the animal's condition clearly.
* Give a contact phone number and name.
* Stay near the animal until help arrives.
Please note that Wild Forever's area of operation is the Pikes Peak region of Colorado ONLY, which includes Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas.

If you are NOT in our area of operation, and need assistance with an animal, or in just getting an answer to a question, please do one or more of the following:

* contact your local humane society
* contact your local division of wildlife
* contact your local veterinarian
* check out the following web sites to find a rehabilitator in your area to either call or email:

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Information Directory
Wildlife care.org

Thank you!

Compassion, Respect and Freedom for all Wild Animals

Wild Forever Foundation
P.O.Box 520
Fountain CO, 80817
(719) 475-9453 (475-WILD)
Phone assistance available 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. daily; Mountain Time Zone.
If you leave a message your call will be returned PROMPTLY.

 wildforever@wildforever.org

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