Rehabilitation and Release
Rehab:
Birds brought to our center are examined and evaluated by our licensed staff of rehabbers to determine how best to proceed with medical care. Using experience and established wildlife protocols, our treatment and record keeping begin in an ICU setting. Injuries requiring equipment and skills we cannot provide will be treated by local veterinarians. Once stabilized, the patient will be moved out of the ICU for rest, recovery, and preparation for release back to the wild.
Release:
The time that each bird needs to recover in captivity varies from days to months. Once a bird has gained back its strength and is given a clean bill of health, it is ready to go back to the wild. SFRC will release animals into safe and compatible environments, taking into consideration the specific needs of the species, including food and water sources, migratory patterns, and original habitat.