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Get help for an injured wild raptor (hawk, owl)

Call the wildlife hospital hotline before bringing in an injured bird, especially a raptor; hospital services have no charge.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Call the hospital hotline firstCall 541-485-1320 ext. 2 before touching or bringing in a bird.
  2. Leave a detailed voicemail after hoursStaff return calls the next day during business hours.
  3. Don't touch a bird with avian flu signsSigns include head twitching, lethargy and open-mouth breathing. For a raptor in Eugene/Springfield, call the hotline.
The hospital cannot currently respond to waterfowl, wading bird or shorebird cases because of avian flu risk.

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