![]() ![]() Don’t leave spaces between your hands that the bird may wiggle through. (The feet should not be dangling, but should be just underneath the body of the bird, in the palm of your hand.) If the bird fits easily in the palm of your hand, then place your other hand over the top of the bird and hold the bird securely in both your hands. Support the body of the bird and the bird’s feet with one hand. Don’t ever pick up a songbird by a wing, or by both wings, by the head, or by one or both legs - only by the body. Once you have the bird in hand, do not let her go keep a firm (but not tight) hold on the bird. It is legal to take a native wild bird directly to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, but not legal to possess such a bird otherwise. There is no reason, and it is also illegal, to catch an adult bird who is not injured or ill. This information is meant for use only with injured or ill adult songbirds. Legal considerations for helping wild birds This method works best with injured pigeons, doves and some other ground feeders. However, this method is unsafe for many songbirds because you may trap, and even injure, other birds, and the one who is injured may further injure himself. In some cases, especially with a bird who lives in your yard, you may be able to set out seed on the ground, leading to a pet carrier, and, over a number of days, the bird may go into the carrier, and you may be able to shut the door. That will accomplish nothing, and the bird may die of stress. Do not get into a situation in which you are chasing the bird with no possibility of catching him. The bird is flying well, but has an injury that you can see: It may not be possible to catch the bird.If the bird can fly well, you may be able to catch her the next day, when she may be weaker from her injuries. The bird can fly a little: You may be able to catch the bird after dark, or by maneuvering her into a corner.Bird is able to run, walk or hop: Try to maneuver him into a corner or against a wall, so that you can pick him up, or ask one or two other people to help you. ![]() If this does not work in the daytime, try again in the early evening, when it is almost dark.
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