A bird hit my window! What do I do?

Decide whether the bird needs emergency care or can recover independently:

1) EMERGENCY - If a bird hits a window, examine it for blood or obvious broken bones (wing/leg bone protrusion or bent incorrectly). If injured, the bird needs help; please bring it to us. If the bird is a raptor (hawk, owl, etc) please call us or consult our "box over" method instructions (https://www.phillywildlife.org/whats-new/2019/1/8/how-to-bring-an-animal).

2) HOME CARE and OBSERVATION - If, however, the bird is lying or standing still without obvious trauma, he may be stunned and recover independently. Insert the bird into a cardboard box with a towel at the bottom and close the lid. Leave the box in a quiet place for one hour, then bring it outside and open it. If the bird flies away, great! If not, he needs further help and can be brought to us.

If birds frequently hit your windows, there are effective, affordable, attractive preventions. Search for “bird strike window stickers” or call us for advice (267)-416-9453.