1. Do not attempt to take care of the bird on your own. Get the bird to a licensed rehabilitator.
2. Do not attempt to force feed any bird.
3. Handle the bird only when absolutely necessary. Wear heavy gloves and wrap the injured bird in a towel.
4. Transport the bird in a cardboard box with plenty of ventilation holes.
   

In Chicago, to have an injured Peregrine picked up, please call any of the emergency numbers listed below, or contact Springbrook Nature Center. Remember, the Chicago Peregrine Program only works with Peregrine Falcons. Please direct calls for all other species of downed birds to either Animal Control—or in the case of raptors—Springbrook Nature Center.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

Springbrook Nature Center
Main Number (630) 773-5572

Animal Control
Main Number (312) 747-1382
24hr Emergency Number (312) 747-1412

Mary Hennen, Chicago Peregrine Program
Work (312) 665-7718
Cell (815) 603-2468

Matt Gies, Chicago Peregrine Program
Work (312) 692-3372
Pager (312) 830-0052

Lincoln Park Zoo Hospital
Main Number (312) 742-7721

SOAR
Main Number (815) 246-9985

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