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Find Help for a Wild Bird
CLICK HERE for a list of rehabilitation centers with which Dr. Ford works OR to locate a wildlife rehabilitator near you!
Upcoming Events in Wildlife Rehabilitation
March 13-17, 2012 National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Annual Symposium in Baton Rouge, LA
Field Notes in Wildlife Rehabilitation
Dr. Ford has been consulting with many organizations and visits West Sound Wildlife Shelter regularly. He maintains a blog on our Facebook page-- check it out:
Wild Bird Treatment Resources
West Sound Wildlife Shelter: Work with the shelter's animals is on-going and varied. Find out more about West Sound at www.westsoundwildlife.org. Wikipedia A quick reference guide to many species of birds and just about anything else!
More Resources Below...

File Name	Description / Comment
2003 Avian Care Manual	This is a wild bird care manual written for the Alaska Raptor Center in 2003. It is directed primarily at large raptors. While a bit dated, much of the information is still valid.
Wild Bird Rescue Manual	This is a rescue manual written for the Alaska Raptor Center in 2003. It covers how to tell if a bird needs to be picked up, how to do it, and basic care until the bird can reach a rehabilitator or veterinarian. This information is primarily directed at birds of prey.