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 Injured Wildlife American Possum reacts to intruder in the nest.About this imageThe 'Possum said: "I'm great --behold, My tail is lithe and bald and cold!” – Ambrose Bierce Help Mammals or Other Wildlife 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. Details About Finding Rehabbers In Your Area Waterfowl - 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. Mammals (squirrels, bunnies and opossums) - Call Animal Rehabilitators of the Carolinas (ARC) (704) 552-2329. Please note: ARC no longer accepts calls about birds. Deer or Fawns (must be specially permitted) - Call Sandy Hagen at (704) 660-0815. Songbirds, click here. Birds are protected under Federal Law, you may contact the US Fish and Wildlife Permit office to find a rehabber that can accept birds. Their number is (404) 679-7055. Check your county and surrounding counties to find a rehabber. More info. In North Carolina, you may visit the State Organization WRNC’s website and click on members, then find the county. More info. You may also call the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission at (919) 707-0010. There are other sites on the internet devoted to locating rehabbers. More info. A nationwide membership listing exists for the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association accessed through the NWRA website. More info. For reporting wildlife violations, call (800) 662-7137.
