An Experience AwaitsTake a walk on the wild side at Carolina Raptor Center's Raptor Trail. Our eagles, vultures, hawks, and falcons are waiting to say hello. Check out our calendar for weekly event schedules.More...
Creating Wonder In Children And AdultsCatch wonder by the tail with our formal and informal education programs. Children 3 to 93 will delight the science and natural history of 38 raptor species and how they have inspired human invention.More...
Conserving Birds One At A TimeStaff and volunteers at this hidden hospital in the woods treats over 900 injured and orphaned birds a year – more than any other US raptor center. Over 70% are released back into the wild!More...
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If You Find An Injured Songbird Robin chicks waiting to be fed. Photo by Bryan Calabro.About this imageHow to Help Songbirds Carolina Raptor Center is only licensed to help injured or orphaned birds of prey. If you find any other type of bird or wild animal, one of these licensed rehabilitators may be able to help. Please note that during the busy orphan season (April-July), you may have to leave a message on their answering machine. Songbird Rehabbber Details Carolina Waterfowl - Indian Trail (704) 668-9486 (finders must deliver to 5403 Popin Road, Indian Trail, NC) Sue Heritage - Charlotte (704) 577-8889 Tara Collins - Salsibury (704) 279-1581 Karin Reynolds - Denver (704) 483-3942 Margaret Whisnant - Conover (828) 465-7275 Asheboro Zoo Rehab - Asheboro (336) 879-7644 Blue Ridge Wildlife, Banner Elk (828) 898-7188 (they have transport from areas up to 2 hours away) Celeste Ward, Rowan County (704) 633-4331 (can refer) Carolina Wildlife Care - Columbia SC (803) 772-3778 Skywatch Bird Rescue - Wilmington (910) 274-8479 If you are unable to find help with a songbird and need to bring it to Carolina Waterfowl Rescue please just drive it over to their facility located at 5403 Poplin Road, Indian Trail, NC. You do not need to call them just bring the bird over. They have a 24 hour drop off area for birds but in general someone is there between 8 am and 3 pm and 6pm to 8pm every day with the exceptions of Sundays. If no one is there, please place the bird in one of the containers provided on the front porch area of the rescue that is screened in with lattice. After you have left the bird, please send a text or call to (704) 668-9486 advising that a bird was left in the drop off area. You must carry a federal permit in order to possess wildlife longer than 24 hours.
