Wildlife Help

Have you found a wild bird, mammal, reptile, or amphibian that might be in trouble?

If you are unsure whether the animal needs help or whether it could be exhibiting normal behaviour, you can find information on the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) website: IWRC: wildlife emergency

You will find information on specific situations or problems in the drop-down menu beside the words "wildlife emergency" at the upper right side of the page. The "What constitutes a wildlife emergency?" topic below it has a second pop-up list of situations and problems that require immediate attention.

IWRC has more help files on its international website: Wildlife International help files

If the animal does appear to be in crisis, please contact a wildlife rehabilitator as quickly as possible. To find a wildlife rehabilitator near you, please check the international wildlife rehabilitators directory: Rehabilitator Directory

If there are no wildlife rehabilators or facilities listed for your state, province, or country please contact your government agency responsible for wildlife. The government agency should also be contacted if you are concerned about possible illegal activities involving wildlife.

An international wildlife agencies directory can be viewed here: International Wildlife Agencies
For information on laws and treaties for the protection of wildlife, and on wildlife crime, please go to: Protective Laws and Treaties

Hornby Eagles

If you observe something about one of the adults or chicks that concerns you, please send a private message to one of the Forum guides, and also post your concern in the Forum or mention it in the chat room.

We have wildlife specialists standing by who will evaluate all problems. There are several people on Hornby Island equipped to handle and transport wildlife in crisis to the rehabilitation centre.

(Please note that smudges, marks, and even blood on beaks is usually due to food or rummaging in nesting material).