Before rescuing a bird that appears injured or abandoned, check with a Wildlife Resource:
Wildlife Illinois – Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ website for wildlife education, advice, and help. Illinois Wildlife Rehabilitation List: https://wildlifeillinois.org/get-help-for-injured-wildlife/list-of-licensed-wildlife-rehabilitators/
Chicago Bird Collision Monitors – Chicago Bird Collision Monitors (CBCM) is a volunteer conservation project dedicated to the protection of migratory birds through rescue, advocacy and outreach. No One Will Check or Respond to an Email or Text – TO REPORT AN INJURED BIRD – CALL (773) 988-1867
DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center – (Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, formerly Willowbrook Wildlife Center) The DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center provides care and medical treatment to injured, orphaned, and sick native wild animals. Please call 630-942-6200 first before coming.
Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue – (Chicago) A foster and adoption network for non-releasable rescue pigeons and doves in the Great Lakes region. Call us at (630) 733-8258 (Voicemail only) or email info@greatlakespigeonrescue.org
Anderson Humane Wildlife – (South Elgin, Kane County) If you find a wild animal, call our wildlife center at (847) 697-2880 x25 to confirm if assistance is needed. Questions, email wildlife@ahconnects.org or (847) 697-2880 x25.
Oaken Acres Wildlife Center – (Sycamore, DeKalb County) If you found an injured or orphaned animal Call us at (815) 895-9666.
Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation – (Barrington, Cook/Lake Counties) Text or Call us at (847) 842-8000 or visit the Found an Animal page for more information regarding what to do with an injured or orphaned animal. Animals are accepted by appointment only at our Barrington location.