The Wild Bird Fund Blog

The Wild Bird Fund is a 501 (c)(3) that treats more than 1,000 wild birds and animals each year in New York City. The Wild Bird Fund sees both native and migratory birds, and answers more than 4,000 phone calls a year from people who have rescued wildlife and need advice on proper care.

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What is a #pigeon donut? A soft towel wrapped in a circular shape so one can sit as if on a throne and remove pressure from injured legs. Oh yes, also very #comfy. #wildliferehab

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Pretty little black and white #warbler resting up from a window collision. You can find ways to help reduce collisions at flap.org. #fallmigration #rescue #nyc #cute

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Every year #ovenbirds migrate to #NYC, and every year the Wild Bird Fund is there to help when they need us most. Seven days a week, 365 days a year, we are here for them. Help us keep our doors open for this #fallmigration and all the ones to come. #donate #makeadifference #savebirds #protectwildlife

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Gorgeous Northern Waterthrush stopped short in his migration by #nyc buildings. #wildliferescue #bird #fallmigration #rehab

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It's #fallmigration and the Center is full of migratory birds, like this #cuckoo who have injured themselves colliding with glass windows. #Cuckoos are skilled hunters: they stand completely still until their prey is close by, then pounce. They are one of the few birds that eat hairy caterpillars. #migration #wildlife #bird #rehab #rescue

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Nap time against the glass feels gooood. Also gives a great view of #squirrel feet, which are amazing-they allow them to descend trees head first, unlike most mammals. #squirrelsofinstagram #squirrels #rehabilitation #rescue #wildlife

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Very special #scaup came in with all of the feathers on his left wing broken. You can see what was left behind after they were removed. They will eventually grow back, but it will take some time. How did it happen? He's not telling. #wildliferescue #wildlife #bird #waterbird #birdsofinstagram #birdstagram #duck

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Gorgeous #oystercatcher came in tied up in a net unable to walk. Had to wear glasses to protect our eyes from that dangerous beak! #nyc #rescue #rehab #wildlife #birdstagram

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Do your part to stop the spread of the #urbanmyth that #babybirds like this #robin will be abandoned by their mother if they smell humans. They will not! You can safely put babies back in their nests. They have the best chance of survival if reunited with their parents. #wildliferescue #nyc #babyseason

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#babybird season is exhausting! Every one needs to be carefully hand fed, like this little #sparrow. Please #donate and help us continue giving this life-saving care. #dogood #charity #savinglives #instagood

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#Baby #pigeons are about as messy eaters as human babies. During #babyseason our volunteers need to hand-feed dozens of babies a day. This little guy was on feeding number three. #pigeonlove #wildlife #nyc #volunteersavealife

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Baby #cardinal #wildliferescue #nutsaboutbirds #babyseason #nyc #cute #babyanimals #rescue

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It's baby season! This little #sparrow is not impressed. Remember, if a bird is fully feathered and hopping, leave it alone. It is learning to fly and its parents are feeding it. #babyanimals #cute #nutsaboutbirds #rescue

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Just too much #cuteness. Found abandoned walking the streets of #NYC. #rescue #nutsaboutbirds #chickensarepeopletoo

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It's time for #springmigration! This beautiful wood thrush had a window collision but is now doing very well and flying! #rescue #wildlife #nutsaboutbirds #nyc

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Do you think that #chickens are all that different from dogs and cats? They're not! They enjoy a nice snuggle as much as their furry friends. #loveanimals #rescue #adoptdontshop #nutsaboutbirds

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How do set a broken #pigeon foot? A little itty bitty piece of cardboard and some tape! Paloma the pigeon is pleased. #nuts_about_birds #birdstagram #birdinstagram #rescue #nyc #lovepigeons