If you have found a bird that you think may be injured, sick, or abandoned, follow the steps below:
Is the animal...
clearly injured?
Contact the nearest licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
sick or acting strangely?
Call your County Wildlife Officer or police non-emergency number.
The Wildlife Officer for Butler County is Aaron Ireland who can be reached at (513) 403-6591
To find the Wildlife Officer for a different county, use this link.
an uninjured nestling?
Simply return the young animal to its nest.
an older uninjured youngster?
Please leave it alone and keep pets and children away so it isn't scared! The parents will continue to feed and care for the young bird even if it is on the ground.