Wildlife Rehabilitation
Thank you for caring about our wildlife! Talking Talons can accept injured or orphaned North American birds and bats. Please note that it is unwise and illegal to care for many of these animals yourself.
Please make every effort to contact us or another licensed rehabilitator.
Found an injured BIRD?
First, be careful. Even young birds of prey can have powerful talons. Be sure to keep yourself safe by wearing gloves. If possible, cover the bird with a soft towel and gently lift it into a cardboard box. Close the box and do not check on the animal again. Call a wildlife rehabilitator:
Wildlife Rescue New Mexico: (505) 344-2500
US Fish and Wildlife Service: (505) 248-6911
Found an injured BAT?
Again BE CAREFUL! Bats can transmit rabies to humans through their saliva.
NEVER HANDLE A BAT WITHOUT GLOVES!
If a bat gets into your house or building
Find a small cardboard box or medium sized coffee can. When the bat is
not moving, wearing gloves, swiftly and gently cover the bat with the box
or can. Gently slip a piece of cardboard between the surface the bat is
roosting on and the box/can.
Take the bat outside at late dusk or at night. From raised porch or other
somewhat elevated platform remove the cardboard top and tilt the box so
the bat slides out. Watch the bat fly away (use flashlight). If the bat
fails to fly, place it back in the box using the same instructions as above
and CALL A BAT REHABILITATOR:
Talking Talons: (505) 281-1133, press 1 #
If you find an injured or downed bat outside
A bat on the ground is most likely sick or injured. DO NOT TOUCH THE BAT
WITH BARE HANDS. If any bare handed contact was made by anybody, the bat
will have to be checked for rabies (this means euthanasia). Be extra certain
to carefully question children about their exposure to bats. Be gentle.
If a child feels he or she has done something wrong, they may be reticent
to tell you if they touched the bat.
Find a small cardboard box or medium sized coffee can. When the bat is
not moving, wearing gloves, swiftly and gently cover the bat with the box
or can. Gently slip a piece of cardboard between the ground and the box/can.
CALL A BAT REHABILITATOR:
Talking Talons: (505) 281-1133, press 1 #
