Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research

Getting Help

For Delaware and neighboring states, you can call Tri-State at (302) 737- 9543 during normal business hours, seven days a week.

In other regions of the country, to find out where the nearest Wildlife Rehabilitator is located, contact your state Division of Natural Resources or Fish and Wildlife. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (in Canada contact the Canadian Wildlife Service, part of Environment Canada) may also have a regional office in your area. You can also call the National Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association (NWRA) Head Office in St. Cloud, Minnesota at (320) 230-9920. NWRA has members in every state and parts of Canada and Europe. Your local SPCA, Humane Society, veterinarian, police station may also be able to assist you.

Most Wildlife rehabilitation facilities are non-profit organizations that depend heavily on volunteers and donations. If you are interested in learning more about helping native wildlife, consider becoming a volunteer for your local rehabilitator.

Wild animals, just like family pets, need professional care when they are sick or injured. Broken bones and traumatic injuries or diseases need veterinary care. If you find an injured bird, take it to a licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator immediately. Wildlife Rehabilitators are people who dedicate their time and energy to healing sick wildlife and raising orphaned youngsters with the goal of returning them to their natural home. They are licensed by state and federal agencies, and they often work with veterinarians who specialize in wildlife medicine. Tri-State's Wildlife Clinic has full-time wildlife veterinarians on staff.

It is against the law in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Mexico for anyone who is not a licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator, educator, or falconer to possess native wildlife.