Tips & Tricks for co-existing with Wildlife

Finding a Baby Bird

If you have found a baby bird that is fully feathered, but not yet able to fly properly it may be out of the nest on purpose. This is known as the fledgling stage and is normal. If the baby is in danger from pets or traffic, it can be relocated to a garage, roof, porch, shed or thick brush or tree and the parents will continue raising it.

If you have found a baby bird and it is not fully feathered and you know where the nest is located, and the nest can be reached, please place the bird back into the nest. It is safe to touch the bird as birds do not have a sense of smell, meaning the parent bird will not reject the baby because of your scent.

If you observe that the parent has not returned to attend to the baby, the Toronto Humane Society is a provincially accredited animal rehabilitation center. If you observe that the parent has not returned to attend to the baby and you have followed the protocol detailed in this message an the baby can be brought to our 11 River Street shelter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for rearing. The Queen car stops at River St, just steps from our door, and we have free parking at the rear of the shelter.

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The Society's Wildlife Rehabilitation Department cares for injured and immature animals. The Toronto Humane Society has cared for a variety of wild animals such as owls, hawks, deer, foxes, beavers, and raccoons. We have the expertise and knowledge to help rehabilitate these animals. The Shelter has both indoor and outdoor facilities to keep our wild animals safe.

For more information call: 416.392.2273

Hours of Operation: Seasonal.