Registered charity no 207076.
Registered charity no 207076.
Injured and Orphaned Birds
Many people are concerned about a wide variety of animal welfare issues. The RSPB recognises these concerns, but accepts that these issues are well catered for by charities such as the RSPCA. The welfare of individual birds is outside the scope of the national RSPB.
Our group does not have the facilities or experience to help you. We have neither veterinary surgeons trained to deal with sick or injured birds, nor do we run bird hospitals.
If you need help with a sick, injured or orphaned bird then please contact the RSPCA or a vet., not the RSPB.
If you see a young bird that appears to be orphaned it is usually better not to pick it up. Check there isn't some predator such as a cat nearby then keep your distance and give its parent a chance to return.