Wild Bird Fund

Category: Wildlife rescue service

Address: 565 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, USA

Phone: +16463062862

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–7PM

Monday: 9AM–7PM

Tuesday: 9AM–7PM

Wednesday: 9AM–7PM

Thursday: 9AM–7PM

Friday: 9AM–7PM

Saturday: 9AM–7PM

Reviews

Kiri Blakeley

Sep 19, 2022

These guys are fantastic. I found a sick baby robin in Prospect Park and they told me to bring it in despite being close to their closing time. And I still had to get the robin and get on the subway. They stayed open for me. Truly caring people in an often uncaring NYC.

Louis Lee

Aug 6, 2022

They completed my rescue to baby Kestrel.

James Deoliveira

Jul 24, 2022

May God bless these people always for all the good that they do.

Francesca Raponi

Jul 19, 2022

They go above and beyond! I am so grateful they took in a little rescue that couldn't fly.

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Questions & Answers

This is dr miller dvm from austin vet care in forest hills. i saw a fledgling covered in dried silicone today that, after i peeled off as much as i could, was brought to you today. how is the little tyke? are you familiar with homeopathic aconitum ?

Burton Miller | Sep 20, 2019
Jennifer Hayt | Sep 20, 2019

You will have to email them to find out because they will not respond to your question here. By the way that was a very nice thing you did.

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I have a question, I have birds but can’t keep them does anyone know were I could leave them so someplace could take care of them, I don’t really want to sell my birds.

Snowy & friends | Sep 19, 2020
Kenneth Masters | Sep 19, 2020

Honestly, after several birds, to be precise pigeons that needed help. Desperate help, I went to wild bird fund, and they were caring and attentive. If there were to be anyplace to bestow care upon birds, I would choose wild bird fund. Many caring people go there, Or perhaps if you went to take a look at thier store front, you will get a better perspective of what care they will recieve. Good luck.

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Hi, I have a- I think it's a fledgling sparrow. I'm hoping to take it to a rehab, but many have bad reviews over how badly mistreated sparrows get or even killed simply because they're not one of those "special" birds. Can i take this fledgling

o no | Sep 20, 2019
Tisha Penn | Sep 20, 2019

You can take the sparrow bird there they will take good care of her\him and they will also give you an update about the bird... Once you give them the bird its no longer your bird it belongs to them.. This place is amazing.

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There is a Hurt pigeon ,in front of my job & I don’t know what to do ,any suggestions ?

Merica Yax | Sep 20, 2019
Kate Neilson | Sep 20, 2019

Get a cardboard box and if you think the pigeon is mobile enough to escape your attempt to pick him up, then take some kind if light cloth to throw over him and get him in the box. You don't need to worry about getting a disease or parasite by touching him. Simply wash hands later. Take bird to Wildbird Fund at Columbus Ave between 87th and 88th.

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i found an injured dove on the sidewalk i took it home fed it milk put a cast on its leg and gave it multivitamin any suggestions if this place will take it?

daniel yeroshalmi | Sep 19, 2021
Peter Doherty | Sep 19, 2021

Daniel, yes they will and will do everything they can to rehabilitated the bird. You will be able to get updates on the animal. Just check hours if operation.

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My friend had givin me a duck but I really don’t how to take care of it would u guys take her ?

Brianna Costa | Sep 20, 2019
Austin Cooper | Sep 20, 2019

I'm sure they'd be more than happy to help you with your problem.

I found a baby mourning dove on 7/22/18. Unknowingly what to do, I took care of him. He is eating on his own and has started to fly. Can he still make it in the wild? What would be the best approach to release him? Suggestions are welcomed. Thanks!

Solange Mendoza | Sep 20, 2018
Lynda Anderson | Sep 20, 2018

At this point no. He has become somewhat domesticated and in this instance it would be better for the bird if you were to take it in to the Wild Bird Fund. I took a baby kestral falcon in to them on Sunday and they are awesome people.

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i found a downed very wet mourning dove she is barely conscious i gently have her warmed and inside what now?

Alice Jena | Sep 20, 2018
Mila M | Sep 20, 2018

Please get PROFESSIONAL veterinary HELP as soon as The Wild Bird Fund hospital will open on the upper West side of Manhattan. Veterinarians & it's staff are very knowledgeable & compassionate when it comes to wild life, hospital very well equipped. Regardless, everyone MUST VISIT this location as you will return back home CHARGED WITH positive energy of JOY after rear opportunity to see there are rescued & free walking around geese, chicken & other birds. I LOVE THIS hospital the first time I brought a pigeon that I found on the street. The pigeon was all soaked, wet & not able to fly right after rainy day at the end of COLD December. It's like I visited a zoo but much more nicer & cozy. It was so warm & comfortable inside of a hospital when I walked in with the poor pigeon in the cartoon box on that December's evening at 07:55 p.m. I knew for sure that is the right place to get professional help feeling welcome by a veterinarian Doctor. No life is too small & each one MUST BE SAVED!

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Do you guys take parakeets?

La Shel Olivere | Sep 20, 2018
Monika | Sep 20, 2019

No they focus on wild birds only. However, the center for avian and exotic medicine vet across the street will take stray or injured domestic birds. I brought a budgie there. 562 Columbus Avenue

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Hey, I have maybe around 22 parakeets and I unfortunately cannot keep them anymore. Is there a place I can sell them too, or even donate? I’m willing to give them away, to anyone who can keep them safe, for free.

Mohammed Zaman | Jul 21, 2022
Sveta Strezeva | Jul 21, 2022

Wild Bird Fund is a wildlife clinic and does not take any pet birds

Hi- I found a kid quail ( I think it's a qual because of the thin curve pointy beak ) And it wasn't able to fly or run that fast, and couldn't even climb or jump over a sidewalk curbit was in the driveway of our residence, and I thought it seemed di

Daniel Song | Sep 19, 2021
FAW Mafobi | Sep 19, 2021

I don't see a question, sorry

I have 2 baby birds outside my window . Their mama left them . Not sure what to do . She’s been gone for 18 hours and I don’t want to touch them but want to help . Someone help me ?

Yafa Perez | Sep 19, 2021
Aqeel al saedi | Sep 19, 2021

Take them to Wild Bird Fund in Columbus Avenue, also you feed them by a medical syringe i did that and its work

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Can I adopt a pigeon ?

Melissa Hernandez | Sep 19, 2021
Yazmin Feliz | Sep 19, 2021

Probably not. Only a few are up for adoption. Check out great lakes Pigeon rescue and other pages to adopt.

what is manhattens wild life

connor tink | Sep 19, 2021
leyla “can” sevdi | Sep 19, 2021

Visit: wildbirdfund.org to learn about the rich diversity of wildlife in NY. I recently brought an injured pigeon to Wild Bird Fund for veterinary and rehabilative care in order to be cured and released back to the wild.

Do you take In injured pigeons? There’s one on my roof that got stuck in some tar. I got it released and put it in a basin of shallow water with some dish soap. Can I bring it in in morning if it’s still alive by then?

Jenny Deady | Sep 19, 2020
Daniela Acevedo | Sep 19, 2020

Yes! Give them a call before going and describe the situation. They will be ready for its arrival. The people there are all so sweet too

I found two younglings of mourning birds, I've been here for two hours and the mother did not come for them, I put them right under her with no luck, the nest is destroyed from storm, what do I feed them until I can get to a center?Babies saw mom

Midnight_Shadow Gacha | Sep 19, 2020
Midnight_Shadow Gacha | Sep 19, 2020

Update of birds to which I can't care of, the nest is destroyed but the mom is still there

I found a baby bird that had fallen out of its nest, I tried taking care of it to the best of my ability, but Im not equiped to take care of it. Would you take it in?

Chilled Yeti | Sep 19, 2020
Wild Bird Fund | Sep 19, 2020

Yes, we open at 10AM.

Did you ever rescue the female Merganser duck with the plastic in it's mouth????

ALISSA GRIMALDI | Sep 19, 2020
Lisa Bradshaw | Sep 19, 2020

No, I have not. But you should inquire to the Wild Bird Fund

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I bought bird prints. Any any portion of the cost of each print $3750 tax deductable?

karen katz | Sep 19, 2020
Kenneth Masters | Sep 19, 2020

Anyone with any questions, about wild bird fund, just so it, it's a stellar place.

I brought a young pigeon in October and was informed that she was initiated and had led poisoning. I reach out every twoweeld or three.I am very concerned about her is there any way to get a direct response little pidgeons health

Stephanie Guss | Sep 19, 2020
Nancy | Sep 19, 2020

Your best bet is to go in person and check up yourself. Their telephone updates are unfortunately lacking. They are super busy though so I get it but well the truth is go in person if you're concerned or want an update.

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Hi , there’s a pigeon outside my building saw him around couple days ago he can fly but he can’t walk he only walks on one leg can I bring it over here and u guys take care of it ?

abdss_z | Sep 19, 2020
Lisa Bradshaw | Sep 19, 2020

You can take him to the wild bird fund and they will accept him. They ask for a donation, if you can afford it. But, it's not required GREAT GROUP!!!

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Are there any volunteers that can pick up a bird in queens? Unfortunately the people who found it do not have a way to get it to Manhattan. Any suggestions.

Freedomisnotfree D | Sep 19, 2020
Jennifer Hayt | Sep 19, 2020

They don't pick up you have to bring the bird in

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Do you take baby squirrels? baby one in front of my house for 24 hours. We dont know what to do

Emily Louie | Sep 19, 2020
Katherine Irizarry | Sep 19, 2020

They're closed now. If you can give it water or pedialyte with a dropper and put it in a warm room, you should. It may not make it through the night. Do not attempt to give it milk at any cost. It's the wrong milk and feeding a cold dehydrated baby will kill it

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Hello I would like to relinquish two parakeets for adoption. cage and food included. Where can i take them?

Honor Ford | Sep 20, 2019
Monika | Sep 20, 2019

WBF does not take pet parrots but try the Exotic Avian vet that is across the street from WBF https://avianandexoticvets.com/

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Can you help a.small pidgeon with a broken leg?

Dario Saidman | Sep 20, 2019
Greg Szafran | Sep 20, 2019

For sure. Just go there.

Hi, I found a baby pigeon and we took him in just, he won’t eat with us anymore. I wanted to know if I do take the bird there do I need to pay for anything? Or do I just drop it off and they’ll help him. We named it lulu 😂💜

Isabela Lopez | Sep 20, 2019
Mila M | Sep 20, 2019

It's ABSOLUTELY FREE !!! You don't have to pay anything at all. Don't worry about donations either, they get enough funds. Just do your best, take a pigeon to this hospital. Everyone over there very nice people, professional & helpful. Thank you in advance for your good deed.

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Found an injured bird Sunday night after a heavy rain storm so I put it in an open box thing it would fly away the next day it didnt and has not move from the spot what would I do

iris milano | Sep 20, 2019
Monika | Sep 20, 2019

Thank you for caring about the bird! Please bring the bird to the Wild Bird Fund who can check out the animal and help it. They open at 8am. Put the bird into a box or container that you can close (make sure there are openings so the bird can breathe).

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My mother parakeet have way too much babies for me to handle. I want to put 4 up for adoption. What can I do? Can this place help?

Angella Buchanan | Sep 20, 2019
Paulina Leyva | Sep 20, 2019

You can try to find and join bird groups on Facebook in your area. Also the bird store "Bird Jungle" in lower Westchester could be a good place to call.

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there is a little bird limping outside of a rest stop, it was able to fly but slowly fell down, who should i call to help it??

naya hromic | Sep 20, 2019
Giovanni Cupelli | Sep 20, 2019

Call this place and asked them Google their phone number thet are terrific place

I found a fletching that has been in my backyard for days and the nest is high up in a tree in the neighbors backyard. I checked on thursday and the bird is still here and its tuesday. It also seems to be blind.

ella toad | Sep 20, 2019
Mila M | Sep 20, 2019

Hello, PLEASE GET this bird help & medical attention. It's been now 6 days without water and food... place this bird in a paper box & take it TODAY to the Wild Bird Fund hospital. Thank you very much in advance for assistance in this matter. All blessings to you and your family.

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Where is your Queens location?

Joseph Zappa | Sep 20, 2019
Lynda Anderson | Sep 20, 2019

Not sure if they have a Queens location.

My sweet 12 year old rescued dove recently passed away and I'm very sad about it, I miss her morning song and would love to adopt another. Does the wild Bird fund have doves for adoption?

stephanie castillo | Sep 20, 2019
Giovanni Cupelli | Sep 20, 2019

Not sure. Call them.

There is mom and dad Canadians geese sitting on eggs at Chelsea piers what should we do ... I’m reading not to feed them.. we have put rope and stancion to keep people away. Last egg was lay on Monday

Jana | Sep 20, 2019
Jennifer Hayt | Sep 20, 2019

The only thing I can suggest is that you try and contact the wild bird fund and let them know

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Is there anywhere I can bring a pigeon that can't fly? I found him New Years Eve 2018 he's very health but can't fly. He's in my bathtub with all his necessities, but I want my tub back. Please help!!! Thank you!!!!!

Maryann Sansone | Sep 20, 2019
Adonia D | Sep 20, 2019

They are absolutely great, but you should stay and talk to a rehabber if you would want to adopt this bird if they cannot release him. They're rehabbers not a shelter.

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Hi,We have a squirrel 7-8 months, rescued in Fall. Now she's big and we think releasing her, but we'd told soft release with other squirrels is better. Are you able to add one more squirrel to your group you're preparing to release this spring? Thx!

Alex Yanusik | Sep 20, 2019
Sally Jules | Sep 20, 2019

You should give them a call or reach them via their Twitter I think it would be easier to get an answer that way. They are very helpful. Good luck! :)

I have a baby ring neck who can’t stand he or she like 3 wks old can I drop it off somewhere I feel bad because he struggles to move around but he or she is strong eats flaps his wings but can’t stand on his legs

Ra Digga | Sep 20, 2019
Mila M | Sep 20, 2019

Hello, bring please this baby bird to the Wild Bird Hospital on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Columbus Avenue. They will definitely accept it from you. Thank you for your kind heart. They're open until 08:00 p.m.

what's the purpose of helping pigeons

BUZY- B360 | Sep 20, 2019
Sally Jules | Sep 20, 2019

Be kind to every kind!! Every animal life should be helped.

Is the wild bird fund accepting any high school internship students?

David Palacios | Sep 20, 2019
PANOS KALOGIANNIS | Sep 20, 2019

Yes they accept volunteers

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Do I have to pay here?

you dont gotta know i | Sep 20, 2019
Hristiana Stoynova | Sep 20, 2019

No but you can make a donation if you want.

Do they give the birds

Carmen Velasquez | Sep 20, 2019
Mila M | Sep 20, 2019

Give them a call & ask.

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i took a bird their on wed june 27,18 would like to know how the pieogon is doing please call me at work 212-423-8432 thank you. rt

raquel tollinche | Sep 20, 2018
Abe M (Abe) | Sep 20, 2019

They respond to email or in person.

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We moved our a/c and found a nest underneath with baby birds what can we do?

christina thurston | Sep 20, 2018
Mila M | Sep 20, 2018

I agree with Lynda Anderson's advise. In any case Wild Bird Fund always will accept any wild life birds or animals. It's basically a hospital that helps anyone in need of care whether injured or not. Everyone's situation is different. Employees are compassionate, skilled, highly qualified and professional.

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I have a brand new bag of high end dry dog kibble, that is a red meat protein. I want to donate this to you guys. Will you accept this food?

jennifer hahn frix | Sep 20, 2018
Mila M | Sep 20, 2018

Why not I think it shouldn't be a problem. Bring your dog food bag and offer it to donate them. People bring all kinds of animals to their facility. You may also try any other animal hospitals or ASPCA at East 92 street between York Ave & 1 Ave. Offer to donate it to even any dog owner that you meet walking on the street. People would gladly accept your donation offer as well. Why not ? It's SO KIND & NICE OF YOU !!! GOOD DEEDS WON'T GO UNNOTICED !! GOD BLESS YOU !!

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Okay so I found a few baby squirrels on my rooftop under my solar panels and I was wondering if you guys would take them in if the mother does not return.

Cynthia Lam | Sep 20, 2018
Alternative Spirituality | Sep 20, 2018

For squirrels they refer you somewhere it's on their recording when you call

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I bought a pigeon to your center on 5/4 at 2 PM. Is he still alive? Do you have a diagnosis? Please let me know. Gilberte

Gilberte Vansintejan | Sep 20, 2018
Michael Jans | Sep 20, 2018

These are not questions for the place, this is for questions about the place from other Maps users. You'll want to call them directly.

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