Sick, Injured & Orphaned Birds

Local sources for rehabilitation of injured and orphaned birds: Always call first to see if they take the type of bird you’ve found. And PLEASE do not drop off ill, injured or orphaned birds without contacting the rehab facility first!

🐦 Perching Birds & Corvids

(Passerines – Doves, Sparrows, Finches, and Corvids – Crows and Jays etc.)

Not sure if the bird needs rescuing? Start with the Pasadena Humane Society’s guide — pasadenahumane.org. Scroll down to Rescuing Baby Birds and use the flowchart. Not sure if it’s a fledgling? Scroll to How to Identify a Fledgling.

Songbird Care and Education Center
📍 Fountain Valley      📞(714) 222-6817        🌐 Website

Contact: Vicki Anderson. Specialises in songbird care and education.

Pond Digger Ranch Wildlife Rehab
📍 Cherry Valley      📞909-800-7676        🌐 Website

Contact: Leslie Triplett. Corvids and Passerines. Operates under Bear Paw Ranch (see Raptors section).

Sunshine Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation
📍 Riverside       🌐 Website

Currently operating from a temporary location while a new facility is being built. Limited intake — 11am to 3pm only. Call ahead to confirm availability.

Los Angeles Hummingbird Rescue
📍 Los Angeles area.       📞310-804-3715        🌐 Website

Contact: Terry Masear. Specialises in orphaned and injured hummingbirds across the LA area — including Santa Monica, West LA, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Pasadena, the South Bay, and San Fernando Valley.

🦅 Raptors & Birds of Prey

(Hawks, Falcons, Owls, etc.)

San Dimas Raptor Rescue
📍 San Dimas Canyon Nature Center       📞(626) 559-5732

Contact volunteer manager Kristine Koh. Drop-offs by appointment only — please do not leave a bird at the Nature Center unannounced.

Bear Paw Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation
📍 Oak Glen       📞909-790-1010
Contact: Kandie Cansler (cell: 909-289-0166). For transport and triage of injured wildlife, contact Marsha: 909-289-2845.
Orange County Bird of Prey Center (Eagles and Raptors Only)
📍 Lake Forest       📞949-837-0786

🦆 Waterfowl, Seabirds & Shorebirds

(Pelicans, gulls, sandpipers, ducks, geese, etc.)

International Bird Rescue
The best resource for sick or injured seabirds and waterfowl. Full contact information and intake guidance is on their website.

Other Groups

Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center of Orange County

📍 Laguna Niguel    📞714-374-5587    🌐 Website

Cares for Birds, Mammals Reptiles and Amphibians