KORSMAN CONSERVANCY
INJURED BIRD
RESCUE
Found an injured bird? Please contact the following bird rescue experts for help.
First Aid
- Gently put a towel over the bird and place it in a box with breathing holes.
- Keep it in a warm, dark place and leave the bird alone. Keep children and pets away.
- Do not feed. If you are unable to get help for a few hours, put a bowl of water in the box.
- Get the bird to a wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible.
Raptor specialists
SA Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Springs: Judy 073 112 1131
Owls and Raptors: Vanessa Davis 082 708 1228
Other Birds
Lakefield / Westdene Natalie Morris: 083 289 2853
Northmead Roland Leschinsky: 079 497 4492
Northern Suburbs Friends of Free Wildlife
Margie Brocklehurst 082 561 3681
Wendy Brodie 083 302 2181
Vets that accept wild creatures
Craigview Veterinary Clinic (Atlasville)
44 Reier Rd
011 019 7600
Johannesburg Wildlife Vet
101 Macgillivray Road, Midrand
071 248 1514
Bryanston Veterinary Clinic (birds)
99 Grosvenor Road, Bryanston, cnr William Nicol
011 706 1381
Manorswood Veterinary Clinic (small mammals)
15 Umgeni Crescent, Gallo Manor
011 804 2207
DOWNLOAD PDFs
Bird Rescue Flowchart - take these steps if you find one
How to Rescue a Baby Bird - instructions on handling it
