here we see a wildlife rescue of an injured bird how to look after an injured bird - we findone on our walk and decide we cannot leave it to die. so i took it to the raptor trust in millington, nj dee and i were out for our evening walk, when we discoveredan injured bird in the road, huddled against the curb, unable to move, and bleeding slightly.i pick the bird up and move it to the bushes nearby, unsure whatto do. we walked further down for about another mileand decided if the bird was still there upon our return, we would bring it home and figureout how to help, rather than let a cat or
other animal attack it and kill it. so a little while later, thelittle bird was still there, so i picked it up and carefully carried the bird home. after sharing our travels on facebook and hearing from a few friends thathave saved animals, we were directed to the raptor trust in morristown, nj - about 45mins away. so i turned off the lights in my office, andlet the poor thing rest the night. the very next morning, i drive the 45 mins to millington,nj and brought the english sparrow to the sanctuary to hopefully recover. i looked up how to care for an injured bird and instructions are:
1. please use a cardboard box to transportthe bird. prepare the box by punching holes in the sides and lining it with a soft towelor t-shirt. do not use a wire bird cage! 2. approach the bird with caution. again,please see the section called capturing, handling and transporting for special precautions touse with larger birds and raptors. 3. secure the bird by throwing a large towelor blanket over it. gently but firmly lift the covered bird and lower it into the box.close the box securely! 4. keep the bird warm, dark and quiet! bring it to usor another licensed rehabilitator for help as soon as possible. disturb as littleas possible-do not attempt to give it water or food unless instructed to do so by a licensed rehabilitator. please do not attemptto care for the bird yourself.